Fresh Pineapple Lemonade
A refreshing homemade lemonade combining fresh pineapple juice and zesty lemons for a tropical twist, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups / 450 g pineapple chunks)
- 4–5 large fresh lemons (about 1 cup / 240 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice)
- ½ to ¾ cup granulated sugar (100 to 150 g), adjust to taste
- 4 cups cold water (950 ml)
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the pineapple into chunks (about 3 cups / 450 g).
- Roll the lemons on the counter to loosen the juice, cut in half, and use a citrus juicer to extract approximately 1 cup (240 ml) of lemon juice, removing seeds.
- Add the pineapple chunks to a blender and pulse until smooth (1-2 minutes). Optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve for a pulp-free texture.
- In a large pitcher, combine the fresh pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar (start with ½ cup / 100 g), and 4 cups (950 ml) cold water. Stir vigorously until sugar dissolves completely.
- Taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
If lemonade tastes too tart, add a splash more water or a teaspoon of honey. If too sweet, add extra lemon juice. Rolling lemons before juicing increases juice yield. Frozen pineapple chunks can be used if fresh is unavailable; thaw before blending. For a sparkling version, replace water with sparkling water just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz / 240 ml
- Calories: 90120
- Sugar: 2228
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 2430
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 1
Keywords: pineapple lemonade, fresh lemonade, summer drink, homemade lemonade, tropical drink, refreshing beverage