Ingredients for Pink Lemonade
1. 1 cup of lemon juice
2. 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
3. 1/2 cup of water
4. 3/4 cup of cranberry juice- preferably unsweetened
5. 5-7 cups of chilled water (depending on your taste)
Directions for making Pink Lemonade
Step 1: Combine sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan and cook until sugar dissolves. Heat the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved and then remove it from the heat.
Step 2: Combine the cranberry juice and lemon juice in a pitcher or a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
Step 3: Add the sugar syrup mixture to the cranberry-lemon mixture, stirring to ensure it is well combined.
Step 4: Add enough chilled water to the mixture until you get your preferred taste. Add more water if you prefer a lighter flavor or less if you like a stronger flavor.
Step 5: Add ice cubes to a serving glass, then pour in the pink lemonade. Add a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint to garnish, and serve immediately.
Tips for Making Pink Lemonade
– If you want the pink lemonade to have a bright pink color, use a high-quality unsweetened cranberry juice. However, if you don’t mind the color being muted, you can use a sugar-sweetened version.
– Be sure to refrigerate the pink lemonade for at least an hour before serving. This will help to enhance the flavor and chill the drink.
– If you want to make the drink sweeter, you can add more sugar syrup, but only add one tablespoon at a time, so as not to overpower the drink.
– You can also combine the lemon juice, sugar, and water in a blender and blend until the sugar is completely dissolved. This will ensure that the lemonade has a smooth texture.
– You can try using other fruit juices like raspberries, strawberries, or grapefruit to enhance the flavor of the lemonade.
Conclusion
Pink lemonade is a perfect drink for the summer months, and once you know how to prepare it, you’ll never want to go back to regular lemonade. The drink is easy to make, and you can easily experiment with different flavors and ingredients to make your perfect drink. So, the next time you’re hosting a BBQ or a party, go ahead and make a refreshing and delicious pink lemonade.