Pink Lemonade Recipe

Name: Pink Lemonade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 cups cold water; Lemon Juice; 1 cup cranberry juice

A refreshing and vibrant pink lemonade recipe, perfect for a hot summer day! This easy-to-make drink, originally featured in Scholastic Parent & Child magazine, combines the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of sugar and a beautiful pink hue from cranberry juice. Whip up a batch in just 10 minutes for a delicious and crowd-pleasing beverage.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 161.9 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 3.8 (6 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pink Lemonade

1 cup granulated sugar
4 cups cold water
Lemon Juice
1 cup cranberry juice

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How to Make Pink Lemonade

In a large pitcher, dissolve 1 cup of granulated sugar in 4 cups of cold water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add 1 1/2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 cup of cranberry juice to the pitcher.
Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for optimal flavor. Alternatively, add ice and serve immediately for a quicker option.