Homemade Pink Lemonade Recipe
Servings 8 people
Nothing beats the refreshing taste of homemade pink lemonade during the summer. This recipe is incredibly easy to make, featuring a classic lemonade base with a delightful hint of cranberry that not only adds a beautiful pink color but also enhances the flavor, making it the perfect thirst-quenching drink for those hot summer days.
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Lemonade
- 1 cup lemon juice 6 to 8 small lemons
- 5 cups cold water
- ¼ cup 100% pure cranberry juice
- ice
- lemon slices for garnish
- fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water just to a simmer, stirring often, and remove from heat to cool.
- Meanwhile, juice 6 to 8 lemons to get 1 cup lemon juice and pour into a pitcher.
- Add 5 cups cold water and ¼ cup 100% pure cranberry juice to the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Add in the cooled simple syrup and and stir.
- Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint for serving.
Notes
- Replace 2 cups of water with club soda for a sparkling lemonade.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/cranberry-lemonade/