Fashioned Pink Lemonade

Pink lemonade is the perfect drink for hot summer days. It has a refreshing taste and can be garnished with mint leaves and orange or lemon slices.

What Is Pink Lemonade – And What Makes It Pink? 

Pink lemonade can get its rosy hue from the addition of food dyes or fruit juices. Most store-bought pink lemonades contain dye, but this homemade version is tinted by cranberry juice. 

How Is Pink Lemonade Made? 

To make this homemade pink lemonade, simply combine all the ingredients in a pitcher. Could it be any easier? Find the full, step-by-step recipe below with detailed instructions.

How to Serve Pink Lemonade

Put pink lemonade on ice and garnish each glass with a lemon slice or mint leaf for a brighter color. You can also add your favorite fruit or jelly. You can make pink lemonade up to three days in advance and put it in the fridge. If it looks like the sugar is separating, give the lemonade a good stir before serving for a better taste.

Ingredients

• 9 cups water
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup cranberry juice, chilled
• ice as needed

Directions

1. Combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and cranberry juice in a large pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves. Serve in tall glasses over ice.