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Pineapple Pink Lemonade

Pineapple Pink Lemonade: Refreshing Summer Sips at Home

Pineapple Pink Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink combining sweet pineapple, tart lemon, and colorful cranberry juice, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pineapple Base
  • 1 whole Fresh Pineapple adds sweetness and tropical flavor
  • 4 cups Water used to extract juice
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar balances tartness of lemon
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice about 8-10 lemons
For the Color & Flavor
  • 2 cups Cranberry Juice Cocktail adjust to taste
For Serving
  • 2 cups Ice Cubes essential for chilling
  • Lemon Slices optional garnish
  • Pineapple Wedges optional garnish
  • Fresh Mint Sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • fine sieve
  • large bowl
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop a ripe fresh pineapple and place it in a saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Strain the pineapple mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing solids to extract liquid.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat until dissolved.
  4. Combine cooled pineapple-infused water, simple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cranberry juice in a pitcher.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
  6. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices, pineapple wedges, or fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe pineapple for best flavor. Adjust sweetness to preference and consider other juices for twists in flavor.

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