Pink Lemonade Recipe
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Pink Lemonade Recipe
Description
This Pink Lemonade Recipe starts by dissolving sugar in water over heat to make a simple syrup, which is then cooled and mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice and cranberry juice for natural sweetness and color. Additional water is added to balance the concentration of flavors.
The drink is chilled thoroughly before serving on ice, with lemon slices as a fresh garnish that enhances the citrus aroma. The combination of lemon and cranberry juice gives the lemonade its characteristic pink hue and a blend of tartness with subtle sweetness.
Pink Lemonade is a classic summer beverage suitable for all ages and can be prepared in advance to cool. It offers a bright alternative to regular lemonade thanks to the cranberry component.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups sugar
- 2 cup lemon juice
- 1.5 cups cranberry juice
- 5 cup water
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar with a cup of water and heat over high heat just until it boils and sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Then refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Add your new sugar syrup, juices and 4 cups of water to a pitcher.
- Stir to mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice and garnished with lemon slice.
Notes
- This pink lemonade serves as a cooling summer drink suitable for family occasions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 22.4mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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