Pineapple Pink Lemonade (Printer-friendly)
Tropical pineapple meets tangy pink lemonade in this vibrant, refreshing beverage perfect for sunny days.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
→ Lemonade Base
03 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
04 - ½ cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
05 - 4 cups cold water
→ Optional Garnishes
06 - Pineapple wedges, for serving
07 - Lemon slices, for serving
08 - Fresh mint leaves, for serving
09 - Ice cubes
# How to Make It:
01 - In a blender, combine pineapple chunks and strawberries. Blend until very smooth.
02 - Pour the fruit puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
03 - Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
04 - Pour in the cold water and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
06 - To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the pineapple pink lemonade, and garnish with pineapple wedges, lemon slices, and mint leaves.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The natural pink color comes entirely from strawberries, no artificial dyes needed
- It strikes that perfect balance between tropical sweetness and refreshing tartness
02 -
- Blending frozen fruit with the fresh fruit creates an instant slushie texture without watering it down
- The sieve step is what separates restaurant-quality lemonade from chunky homemade attempts
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving for that extra-refreshing experience
- Lightly muddle fresh mint leaves in the bottom of each glass before adding ice