Pink Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Pink Color Additives
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Lemonade
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice. You should have approximately 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it 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.
Adding Color and Serving
- 4
Incorporating Cranberry Juice
Add 1 cup of cranberry juice to the lemonade mixture in the pitcher. Stir gently until the color is even and the mixture is well combined.
- 5
Chilling
Refrigerate the pink lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.
- 6
Garnishing
Before serving, add fresh mint leaves and lemon slices to the pitcher for garnish. This adds a refreshing aroma and enhances the presentation.
- 7
Serving
Pour the pink lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Enjoy your refreshing homemade pink lemonade!
