Pineapple Lemonade
Quench your thirst with a tropical twist by making this refreshing Pineapple Lemonade, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will brighten any gathering. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy, fresh pineapple and zesty lemons with just the right amount of sugar for a naturally vibrant drink bursting with sunshine in every sip. Strained to silky perfection and chilled with cold water or ice, this tropical lemonade is ideal for summer picnics, backyard BBQs, or simply lounging by the pool. Customize your creation with optional garnishes like fresh mint leaves, pineapple slices, or lemon wedges to add an elegant and festive touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade pineapple lemonade serves six and promises to be a crowd-pleaser that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium (about 3 cups of chunks) Pineapple
- 4 large (for fresh lemon juice) Lemons
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 cups Water
- 3 cups Cold water or ice
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 4 pieces Pineapple slices or lemon wedges (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and core the pineapple, then cut it into chunks. Measure about 3 cups of pineapple chunks and transfer them to a blender.
Juice the lemons by cutting them in half and extracting the juice using a citrus juicer. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Set it aside.
In the blender, add the pineapple chunks, granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
Strain the blended pineapple mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the pulp, pressing down with a spoon to extract all the juice.
Add the fresh lemon juice to the pitcher, along with the remaining 3 cups of water and the 3 cups of cold water or ice. Stir well to combine.
Taste the pineapple lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if needed. Stir until fully dissolved.
Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 30 minutes to chill, or serve immediately over ice.
If desired, garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves, pineapple slices, or lemon wedges before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.6 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1309 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
