Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer refreshment with this vibrant Pink Lemonade cocktail, blending the tangy zest of fresh lemons with the sweet depth of cranberry juice. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or relaxing poolside, this nostalgic drink is sure to bring smiles to everyone’s face. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it captures the essence of sunny days while keeping you cool and refreshed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium fresh lemons (about 1 cup lemon juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Roll and juice the lemons to yield approximately 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add cranberry juice followed by 3 cups of filtered water; stir until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice with optional garnishes like lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg