Pineapple Pink Lemonade (Printable)
Tropical pineapple meets tangy lemonade in this refreshing pink drink.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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:
01 - Combine pineapple chunks and strawberries in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no large chunks remain.
02 - Pour the fruit puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Press firmly with a spatula to extract maximum juice, discarding the remaining pulp.
03 - Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar to the pitcher. Stir vigorously until sugar completely dissolves.
04 - Pour in cold water and stir thoroughly. Taste and adjust sweetness level by adding additional sugar if desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and beverage to reach optimal serving temperature.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour chilled pineapple pink lemonade over ice, and decorate with pineapple wedges, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The pineapple sweetness balances the tart lemonade perfectly without needing excessive sugar
- It comes together in 10 minutes but looks like you spent way more effort on it
02 -
- Pressing the puree through the sieve takes patience but is worth it for the smooth texture
- The drink tastes better after chilling for at least an hour, not just 30 minutes
03 -
- Make the fruit puree the night before and keep it separate from the lemonade base
- Mason jars filled with premeasured ingredients make this portable for picnics