Pineapple Pink Lemonade Drink: A Refreshing Summer Recipe
Enjoy the taste of summer with this refreshing Pineapple Pink Lemonade Drink. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or just lounging in the sun, this beverage is a delightful blend of tropical pineapple, zesty lemon, and a hint of cranberry for a beautiful pink hue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pineapple Base:
- 1 large ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 4 cups water
Lemon Simple Syrup:
- 4 cups water
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice (about 8–10 lemons)
- ½ cup cranberry juice cocktail
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Lemon slices and pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Base: Boil chopped pineapple and 4 cups of water, then simmer for 20-25 minutes. Strain the mixture and set aside.
- Make the Lemon Simple Syrup: Heat 4 cups of water with granulated sugar until dissolved. Cool completely.
- Combine and Adjust Flavors: Mix pineapple-infused water, simple syrup, lemon juice, and cranberry juice in a pitcher. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Pour over ice and garnish with lemon, pineapple, and mint.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cranberry juice cocktail to achieve your desired pink color.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple Pink Lemonade, Summer Drink, Refreshing Beverage, Pineapple Recipe, Lemonade Recipe
