Lite Pink Lemonade Recipe
Make Lite Pink Lemonade Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Enhancements
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a hard surface to soften them, then cut them in half. Use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice from all 4 lemons. Strain the juice into a measuring cup to remove seeds and pulp.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Mixing the Base
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
Flavor Enhancement
- 4
Adding Raspberries
In a blender, puree 1 cup of fresh raspberries until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Stir the raspberry puree into the lemonade mixture in the pitcher.
- 5
Mint Infusion
Add a bunch of fresh mint leaves to the lemonade mixture. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently bruise the leaves, releasing their flavor into the drink.
