Pink Lemonade is made with fresh raspberries and lemons, it is a fun twist on the classic summer drink.
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As the name suggest It's pink and looks really nice. The taste is a mix of sour and sweet, this recipe for pink lemonade results in a lemonade that taste like regular lemonade but a bit different. Some people make it at home using other types of berries, which adds extra flavor. But when you buy it in the store, they usually use color pink in pink lemonade to make it pink.
This homemade lemonade drink use all natural ingredients and It's great for cooling off on a hot day and making any gathering more fun.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Pink Lemonade Recipe
Here are a few reasons to fall in love with this recipe:
- Simple Preparation: With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch of this pink lemonade in no time. It's perfect for serving at parties, picnics, or any occasion.
- Refreshing Flavor: The combination of lemon juice and sweet raspberry syrup creates a refreshing and balanced flavor that's perfect for hot days.
- Vibrant Color: The natural pink color of the raspberry syrup adds a beautiful pop of color to the lemonade, making it visually appealing.
- Homemade Goodness: Making your own raspberry syrup from scratch allows you to control the quality of ingredients and customize the sweetness to your liking, resulting in a truly homemade lemonade.
- Versatile Serving: Whether enjoyed over ice on a hot summer day or served alongside brunch or afternoon tea, this pink lemonade is a versatile beverage that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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🧾Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need.
For Raspberry Syrup:
- Raspberries: Provide a sweet and tangy flavor along with a vibrant pink color. If fresh raspberries are not available, you can use frozen raspberries. Substitute raspberries with strawberries or cherries to create a different fruity flavor profile.
- Sugar: Sweetens the raspberry syrup, balancing the tartness of the raspberries and enhancing their natural flavor. It also helps create a syrupy consistency. Replace sugar with honey for a natural sweetener.
For Lemonade:
- Ice Cubes: Chill the pink lemonade, making it refreshing and enjoyable to drink on hot days. Ice cubes also help dilute the lemonade.
- Lemon Juice of 3 Lemons: Provides the citrusy flavor characteristic of lemonade. Lemon juice also adds acidity, which balances the sweetness of the raspberry syrup.
- Cold Water: Dilutes the lemon juice and raspberry syrup to achieve the desired strength of flavor. Cold water ensures that the pink lemonade is served chilled and refreshing. Use sparkling water instead of still water to add bubbles and effervescence to the pink lemonade.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make a Pink Lemonade
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
How to make Raspberry Syrup:
1. In a saucepan, mix the raspberries with a dash of sugar. Simmer gently over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until the raspberries soften and the sugar completely dissolves, typically taking around 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Pass the raspberry blend through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, exerting pressure to extract every drop of liquid. Dispose of the seeds and allow the syrup to chill thoroughly.
How to make Pink Lemonade:
1. Toss the ice cubes into the pitcher. Drizzle the raspberry syrup into the pitcher.
2. Extract the juice from 3 lemons and pour it into the pitcher.
3. Blend the raspberry lemon mixture until fully mixed.
4. Incorporate the cold water into the mixture, stirring until thoroughly blended.
5. Place ice cubes in the glasses and add fresh raspberries and lemon slices.
6. Pour the Pink Raspberry lemonade over ice cubes in the glasses.
7. Serve cold and enjoy refreshing homemade Raspberry Lemonade!
📖Variations
- Sparkling Pink Lemonade: Instead of using still water, use sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for some effervescence. It's perfect for a bubbly, fizzy drink.
- Minty Pink Lemonade: Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the raspberry syrup while it's simmering for a refreshing twist. You can also garnish the finished lemonade with sprigs of mint.
- Berry Blast Pink Lemonade: Mix in other berries like strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries along with the raspberries to create a mixed berry pink lemonade. This adds complexity to the flavor and deepens the pink color.
- Citrus Twist Pink Lemonade: Enhance the lemonade with additional citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, or grapefruits. You can add their juices along with the lemon juice.
- Frozen Pink Lemonade Slush: Blend the pink lemonade with ice cubes to create a slushy consistency. It's a fun and icy drink on hot days.
- Spiked Pink Lemonade: For an adult version, add a splash of vodka, gin, or tequila to the pink lemonade. Serve over ice for a refreshing cocktail perfect for summer gatherings.
🔪Equipment
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🍽 How to Serve
- Chilled Pitchers: Pour the pink lemonade into chilled pitchers to keep it cold throughout the event.
- Clear Glasses: Serve pink lemonade in clear glasses to showcase its vibrant color and appeal.
- Accompaniments with Finger Foods: Pair pink lemonade with a variety of finger foods like 3 Pintxos Spanish Tapas, Fried Cheese Balls, Bubble Potato Pillows, Chicken Skewers (Pinchitos de Pollo), Seed Cracker, or 3 Sandwich Spreads.
- Accompaniments with Desserts: Serve alongside desserts such as Lemon Meringue Tart, Raspberry mousse chocolate cake, or Strawberry Tart.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh lemons and ripe raspberries for the best flavor. Fresh ingredients will give your pink lemonade a vibrant taste and color.
Proper Juicing: Squeeze lemons with a citrus juicer to extract the maximum amount of juice.
Balancing Sweetness: Taste the raspberry syrup and lemonade mixture as you go and adjust the sweetness accordingly. You can add more or less sugar or sweetener to achieve your desired level of sweetness.
Chilling: Chill the raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and water before combining them to ensure your pink lemonade is served cold and refreshing.
Gentle Heat: When making the raspberry syrup, cook the raspberries and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and the sugar is dissolved. Be careful not to overcook, as this can affect the flavor and color.
Straining: Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids and achieve a smooth syrup. Press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Storage: Store pink lemonade in a sealed container in the refrigerator to keep it chilled and fresh for up to 3-4 days.
❓FAQ
Pink lemonade typically contains freshly squeezed lemon juice, raspberry syrup, water, and ice, creating a refreshing and vibrant beverage with a sweet-tart flavor profile.
Pink lemonade is made by combining freshly squeezed lemon juice with raspberry syrup, cold water, and ice cubes, resulting in a refreshing and flavorful beverage with a distinctive pink hue.
Pink lemonade gets its pink color from the addition of raspberry syrup or other natural sources of pink coloring, such as strawberries or pomegranate juice, giving it a visually appealing appearance.
The flavor of pink lemonade is a delightful balance of tartness from the lemon juice and sweetness from the raspberry syrup, creating a refreshing and fruity taste with a hint of citrus.
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📖 Recipe
Pink Lemonade
Ingredients
For Raspberry Syrup:
- 225 g Raspberries
- 60 g Sugar
For Lemonade:
- 222 g Ice Cubes
- Lemon Juice of 3 Lemons
- 720 ml Cold Water
Instructions
How to make Raspberry Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries and sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and the sugar is dissolved, about 5-7 minutes.
- Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and let the syrup cool completely.
How to make Pink Lemonade:
- Add the ice cubes to the pitcher.
- Pour the raspberry syrup into the pitcher.
- Squeeze 3 lemon and add the lemon juice to the pitcher.
- Stir well the raspberry lemon mixture until combined.
- Stir in the cold water until well combined.
- Add ice cubes in glasses.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.
- Pour the raspberry lemonade over ice cubes in glasses.
- Serve cold and enjoy refreshing homemade Raspberry Lemonade!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
Yum! This pink lemonade is super refreshing. Maybe just a touch more sugar for me next time, but otherwise perfect!