Dreamy Pink Lemonade Recipe – Easy & Refreshing Summer Drink
A sweet, tangy, and sparkling pink lemonade that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium lemons, freshly squeezed
- 4 cups cold, filtered water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Ice cubes
- Club soda or sparkling water (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Roll each lemon on the counter to soften them, then cut in half. Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer or by hand to yield approximately 1 cup (240 ml) of lemon juice.
- Blend the hulled strawberries in a blender until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp. Set aside.
- In a large pitcher, mix the lemon juice, strawberry puree, and sugar (or honey). Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Taste test the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Gradually pour in 4 cups (960 ml) of cold water, stirring gently to combine. If you prefer a fizzy lemonade, substitute half of the water with club soda or sparkling water.
- Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to keep the lemonade chilled and refreshing.
- Slice a few lemons and add them to the pitcher along with fresh mint leaves. Pour the lemonade into glasses, garnish with additional lemon slices and mint, and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.’, ‘Adjust sweetness to taste by starting with less sugar or honey.’, ‘Chill your ingredients beforehand for a more refreshing drink.’, ‘Prepare the lemonade base a day in advance and add ice and soda before serving.’, ‘Blend the lemonade mixture briefly before serving for extra froth.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
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