Pink Lemonade Recipe
Make Pink Lemonade Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Coloring Ingredients
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparing the Lemonade Base
- 1
Start by washing the fresh lemons under cold water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Cut the lemons in half and juice them until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. You can use a citrus juicer or squeeze by hand.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar.
- 4
- 5
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled lemon-sugar mixture with the remaining 3 cups of water and 1 cup of cranberry juice.
- 7
Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Serving the Pink Lemonade
- 8
Chill and Serve
For best results, refrigerate the pink lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 9
Serve the lemonade over ice in glasses, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.