Pineapple Pink Lemonade (Printable View)
A refreshing tropical drink combining sweet pineapple with tangy pink lemonade, ready in just 10 minutes for warm weather enjoyment.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks, drained if canned
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
→ Lemonade Base
03 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 4-5 lemons)
04 - ½ cup granulated white sugar
05 - 4 cups cold water
→ Garnishes
06 - Fresh pineapple wedges for serving
07 - Lemon slices for serving
08 - Fresh mint leaves for serving
09 - Ice cubes for serving
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine pineapple chunks and strawberries in a blender. Process on high speed until completely smooth and no chunks remain.
02 - Pour the blended fruit mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to press down firmly, extracting as much juice as possible. Discard the remaining pulp.
03 - Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar to the strained fruit puree. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved.
04 - Pour cold water into the pitcher and stir thoroughly. Taste the mixture and add additional sugar if desired, stirring until incorporated.
05 - Refrigerate the pineapple pink lemonade for at least 30 minutes, or until completely chilled. For best results, chill 1-2 hours before serving.
06 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour chilled lemonade over ice. Decorate each glass with pineapple wedges, fresh lemon slices, and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its the kind of drink that makes people pause mid conversation and ask for the recipe immediately
- The natural sweetness from pineapple means you can go lighter on sugar than traditional lemonade
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- Do not skip straining the fruit puree or you will end up with a texture that feels more like smoothie than refreshing lemonade
- The sugar needs to completely dissolve before chilling, otherwise it will settle at the bottom and your first glass will be oddly sweet
03 -
- Roll your lemons on the counter before juicing to extract every last drop of liquid
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for ten minutes for an extra refreshing experience