Description
Cool off with this zesty Pineapple Lemonade that’s bursting with tropical flavors. Made with fresh lemon juice and pure pineapple juice, this refreshing drink is perfect for hot summer days or any time you need a revitalizing pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Lemonade:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–7 lemons)
- 1 cup near-boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups very cold water
Pineapple Juice Mixture:
- 4 cups pure pineapple juice (Fresh or cold-pressed without added ingredients)
Instructions
- Juice the Lemons: In a large glass measuring cup, juice the lemons, straining to remove any pulp or seeds.
- Mix Lemonade Base: Pour lemon juice into a large serving pitcher.
- Add Pineapple Juice: Stir in pineapple juice and set aside.
- Prepare Simple Syrup: Dissolve sugar in near-boiling water to make a simple syrup.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the simple syrup into the pitcher, then mix in the cold water gradually to adjust sweetness.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with lemon and pineapple slices before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less cold water as desired.
- For a slushy texture, blend the lemonade with ice cubes until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple Lemonade, Summer Drink, Refreshing Beverage, Tropical Flavors
