Description
Pink Lemonade Cocktail is a refreshing, alcohol-free drink made with fresh lemon juice, natural fruit puree, and sparkling water for a vibrant and fruity summer beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup warm water (for simple syrup)
- 1/4 cup strawberry or raspberry puree (or cranberry juice)
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: lemon slices, fresh berries, mint leaves
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup warm water. Heat gently until sugar dissolves to create simple syrup. Let cool.
- In a large pitcher, mix freshly squeezed lemon juice and 3 cups cold water.
- Add the fruit puree or cranberry juice and stir well to create the pink color.
- Gradually add simple syrup to taste, stirring after each addition.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- Before serving, stir in sparkling water if desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices, berries, or mint.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pink Lemonade Cocktail, Refreshing Mocktail, Summer Beverage