Refreshing Cherry Blossom Pink Lemonade
A light and cheerful homemade pink lemonade infused with delicate cherry blossom syrup, perfect for spring gatherings and brightening any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup / 240 ml fresh lemon juice)
- ½ cup (120 ml) cherry blossom syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, adjust to taste
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold water, split between syrup preparation and lemonade dilution
- Ice cubes, crushed or cubed, for serving
- Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, thin lemon slices, edible cherry blossoms
Instructions
- Make the Cherry Blossom Syrup (if homemade): In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup washed cherry blossoms. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves completely. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow the mixture to steep and cool for 30 minutes to infuse the floral flavor fully. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract all syrup. Set aside.
- Juice the Lemons: Roll lemons on the counter to loosen juice, then cut in half and juice until you have about 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and excessive pulp for a smoother lemonade.
- Mix the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, ½ cup cherry blossom syrup, and 3 cups cold water. Stir well to blend flavors. Taste and add more syrup or water as needed to balance tartness and sweetness.
- Add Sugar if Needed: If you prefer it sweeter, dissolve an extra tablespoon or two of sugar in a little warm water and stir into the lemonade.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to let flavors marry and serve over plenty of ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, or a few edible cherry blossoms.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for best flavor. When making syrup, simmer gently to avoid bitterness. Steep syrup for at least 30 minutes for full floral infusion. Adjust sweetness gradually. Serve over ice and garnish for best presentation. Syrup can be made ahead and stored up to one week refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 fl oz
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 0.3
Keywords: cherry blossom lemonade, pink lemonade, spring drink, homemade lemonade, floral syrup, refreshing drink, non-alcoholic beverage