Description
A refreshing and vibrant homemade Pink Lemonade recipe that combines freshly squeezed lemon juice with sweet simple syrup, water, and a splash of grenadine for a beautiful pink hue. Perfect for a hot day or any gathering, this easy recipe yields a deliciously sweet and tangy beverage that serves twelve.
Ingredients
Scale
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 2 cups of ice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and water. Stir thoroughly to mix all the ingredients evenly and chill the drink.
- Add Grenadine: Gradually pour in 1 to 2 teaspoons of grenadine syrup, stirring continuously until you achieve your desired pink color and sweetness level.
- Serve: Pour the pink lemonade into glasses, adding about 1/3 cup of ice to each glass to keep it refreshingly cold. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet lemonade.
- For a fizzy twist, substitute some or all of the water with sparkling water.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled juice can alter the taste.
- Grenadine syrup not only adds sweetness but also gives the signature pink color.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
