Description
Tropical Pink Lemonade is a refreshing and fruity drink perfect for summer, combining fresh lemon juice with tropical juices like pineapple, passion fruit, and cranberry. Sweetened to taste and served chilled with ice, this vibrant beverage is ideal for hot days and can be easily adapted into sparkling or spiked versions.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup passion fruit juice
- ½ cup cranberry juice or grenadine (for color)
Other Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Pineapple wedges (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Juices: In a large pitcher, mix the fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice, passion fruit juice, and cranberry juice or grenadine until well blended.
- Add Sweetener: Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved to ensure an evenly sweetened lemonade.
- Add Water: Pour in the cold water and mix thoroughly to dilute the concentrated juices to a refreshing balance.
- Chill and Serve: Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir to chill the drink well. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Garnish and Present: Serve the lemonade in glasses over additional ice, garnished with lemon slices, pineapple wedges, and mint leaves to enhance the tropical presentation.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, substitute half the water with club soda for a fizzy twist.
- This lemonade can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days without losing flavor.
- For an adult version, add a splash of rum or vodka to each serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical, American
