Pink Lemonade

This Pink Lemonade recipe makes the BEST refreshing drink that’s perfect for summer! Learn how to make pink lemonade from scratch with our easy tutorial!

 

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

Is there anything more refreshing than a tall glass of cold lemonade over ice on a hot summer day? We LOVE making homemade lemonade, especially for summer entertaining. This Pink Lemonade recipe is the BEST homemade pink lemonade recipe you’ll ever try! It’s easy to make with simple syrup and lemon juice, and it’s perfectly pink – fantastic for baby showers, wedding showers, or any other festive summer gathering!

Pink lemonade is a sweetened drink made with lemon juice, water, simple syrup, and a splash of grenadine. It’s classic lemonade with an added colour from the grenadine syrup that turns it a perfectly pale pink colour. It’s refreshing and fruity, and makes a perfect summer drink!

1. It’s made with REAL LEMONS: Real lemons give this pink lemonade a zesty, bright flavour.
2. It’s PERFECT FOR PARTIES, PICNICS, BBQs: Everyone loves lemonade, and making a big batch of this pink lemonade for summer gatherings is so easy!
3. It’s easy to MAKE AHEAD: Just mix it and chill, add the ice and serve.
4. It’s a KID-FRIENDLY FAVOURITE drink: Kids love this summery drink and it’s great for kids parties!

Follow all our PRO tips and tricks for the BEST homemade lemonade!

A simple way to make this pink lemonade fast and easy to make is to make the simple syrup a few hours or even a day or two ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge and add it to the lemonade right before you make it!

Fresh lemon juice gives this lemonade the best flavour and gives this lemonade a nice tartness without bitterness.

Press each lemon with your hand against the counter and roll the lemon to help release the juices. This will help you get as much lemon juice as possible from each lemon.

Use a spoon or a straw to taste the lemonade as you add the syrup and adjust the amount to your preference.

Add lemon slices, fresh mint, cherries, or raspberries along the ice cubes to make this pink lemonade pretty.

If you have any problems with this pink lemonade recipe, follow our suggestions below to fix or prevent them:

If you feel the lemonade is too sour, add more water to dilute it, add more syrup gradually, and keep tasting it as you go until it reaches your desired flavour.

Add more water to dilute it and if necessary, more lemon juice until you reach your desired taste.

Add more grenadine syrup gradually, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach the desired colour. Adding food dye or any other pink colouring is not necessary.

If your lemonade is too watery and lacks flavour, add less ice and add more lemon juice and simple syrup.

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this easy homemade pink lemonade (paid links):

• Large pitcher
• liquid measuring cups
• wooden spoon

Here’s a list of the ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Pink Lemonade (paid links):

• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice about 6 lemons
• 1 cup simple syrup (you can buy this, or make your own with our easy Simple Syrup recipe)
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups ice plus more for serving
• 1-2 teaspoons grenadine syrup

1. Berry Twist: Add some fresh berries to your lemonade, or even better, in the simple syrup as you make it.
2. Fresh Herbs: Infuse the syrup with fresh mint or just add it in to the lemonade and muddle it to release its natural flavours.
3. Sparkling: Replace the water with sparkling water for a more elegant twist.
4. Frozen: Freeze the lemon juice and blend it along with the ice to get a slushy-style pink lemonade.
5. Alcoholic Option: Add sparkling Rose or champagne instead of water for an adult version.

We hope you love this homemade Pink Lemonade recipe as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite refreshing drink for summer? We’d love to know!

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