Ingredients
To make pink lemonade, you will need:
– Lemons (6-8)
– Sugar (1-2 cups)
– Water (8 cups)
– Cranberry juice (1-2 cups)
– Ice cubes
Instructions
Step 1: Juice the lemons
The first step in making pink lemonade is to juice the lemons. To do this, you’ll need to cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice using a citrus juicer or a lemon squeezer. You’ll need about 1-2 cups of lemon juice depending on how tart or sweet you want your lemonade to be.
Step 2: Make the simple syrup
Next, you’ll need to make a simple syrup. This is a mixture of sugar and water that will sweeten your lemonade. To make the simple syrup, combine 1-2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool.
Step 3: Mix the lemon juice and simple syrup
Once the syrup has cooled, mix it with the lemon juice in a large pitcher. Add 6-8 cups of cold water to the pitcher, depending on how strong you want your lemonade to be. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Step 4: Add cranberry juice
Now it’s time to add the cranberry juice to give your lemonade that beautiful pink hue. Add 1-2 cups of cranberry juice to the pitcher and stir well. You can adjust the amount of cranberry juice depending on how pink you want your lemonade to be.
Step 5: Chill and serve
Now that your pink lemonade is done, it’s time to chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Once chilled, pour the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses and serve. You can garnish your lemonade with lemon slices, mint leaves or even cranberries for an extra touch.
Tips and Tricks
– If you prefer your lemonade to be less sweet, use less sugar in the simple syrup.
– You can also use honey or other sweeteners instead of sugar if you prefer.
– To make your pink lemonade more flavorful, add some sliced strawberries, raspberries or other berries to the pitcher.
– You can use frozen cranberry juice concentrate instead of ready-made cranberry juice for a stronger flavor.
– If you don’t have fresh lemons, you can use lemon juice from a bottle instead.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to prepare a perfect pink lemonade, it’s time to get started. This recipe is easy to follow, and the refreshing taste of this drink is worth every effort you put into making it. So, go ahead and make this delicious drink for your family and friends and enjoy the hot summer days together.