Description
This refreshing Pink Lemonade recipe combines freshly squeezed lemon juice with simple syrup and a touch of grenadine for a beautifully pink, sweet, and tangy summer beverage. Perfect for warm days, parties, or whenever you need a cool, citrusy drink that serves a crowd.
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
- Mix Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the ice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and water. Stir thoroughly to blend all the ingredients together evenly.
- Add Color and Sweetness: Slowly pour in the grenadine syrup, one teaspoon at a time, while stirring until you reach your desired pink color and sweetness level.
- Serve: Pour the pink lemonade into glasses, adding about 1/3 cup of ice to each glass for a chilled, refreshing drink. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled lemon juice.
- Adjust the amount of grenadine syrup based on your preferred sweetness and color intensity.
- Simple syrup can be made at home by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over heat, then cooling before use.
- This recipe serves 12 and can easily be doubled or halved to suit your needs.
- For a fun twist, add fresh mint or lemon slices as garnish.
