Description
This refreshing homemade Pink Lemonade recipe combines fresh lemon juice with simple syrup and a splash of grenadine to create a beautifully colored, tangy, and sweet beverage perfect for warm days or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pink Lemonade Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups ice (plus more for serving)
- 1-2 teaspoons grenadine syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, add the ice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and water. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Add Color and Sweetness: Gradually pour in the grenadine syrup, stirring continuously until the lemonade achieves your preferred pink hue and desired sweetness level.
- Serve Chilled: Pour the pink lemonade into glasses, adding about 1/3 cup of ice per glass to keep it cool, and serve immediately for the best flavor and refreshment.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of grenadine syrup to control the shade of pink and sweetness.
- Simple syrup can be made at home by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over heat.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best bright and tart flavor.
- For a fizzy variation, replace part of the water with sparkling water.
- This recipe serves about 12 people and can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
