Refreshing Pink Lemonade
Cool off with the ultimate summer drink, **Refreshing Pink Lemonade**, a homemade treat bursting with vibrant flavors and natural color. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines freshly squeezed lemon juice with a luscious raspberry syrup made from fresh raspberries and sugar, creating a perfectly balanced blend of tangy and sweet. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short chill time, this pink lemonade is easy and quick to make, ideal for summer parties, picnics, or lazy afternoons. Served over ice and optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves for a touch of elegance, this delightful beverage is as beautiful as it is delicious. Packed with keywords like "homemade pink lemonade," "summer drink recipes," and "easy refreshing beverages," it's a must-try addition to your warm-weather menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pieces fresh lemons
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by juicing the 5 fresh lemons to yield about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the seeds and pulp.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh raspberries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes, mashing the raspberries with a spoon as they soften.
Remove the raspberry syrup from heat and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into the pitcher with lemon juice, pressing down to extract all the juice. Discard the seeds and pulp from the raspberries.
Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir the pink lemonade until well combined.
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, fill glasses with 2 cups of ice cubes, pour the chilled pink lemonade over the ice, and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, homemade pink lemonade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% | |
*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.
