Pink Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing pink lemonade, available in small or medium sizes.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Base
Garnish
Method
Making the Lemonade
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the stems, and slice them in half.
- 2
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.
- 3
Mix the Lemonade Base
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 4 cups of water. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 4
Add Strawberries
Add the sliced strawberries to the pitcher. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash the strawberries, releasing their juices.
- 5
Color the Lemonade
Add pink food coloring to the mixture, a few drops at a time, until you achieve the desired pink hue.
Serving
- 6
Prepare the Glasses
Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- 7
Pour the Lemonade
Pour the pink lemonade over the ice in each glass.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice, a whole strawberry, and a few mint leaves for a refreshing touch.