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Pineapple Pink Lemonade Drink

Pineapple Pink Lemonade Drink: A Tropical Summer Delight

Pineapple Pink Lemonade Drink is a refreshing and vibrant beverage perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pineapple Base
  • 1 large Pineapple Chopped into small chunks
  • 4 cups Water For the pineapple base
For the Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste
  • 4 cups Water To dissolve sugar
For the Lemonade Mix
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice About 8-10 lemons for optimal flavor
  • 2 cups Cranberry Juice Cocktail Can swap with raspberry or pomegranate juice
For Serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Separate saucepan
  • Large Pitcher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Chop pineapple into small chunks and place in a large pot. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer to separate the pulp from the liquid.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  4. In a large pitcher, mix the pineapple-infused water, cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and cranberry juice.
  5. Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more syrup for sweetness or lemon juice for tartness.
  6. Cover pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices, pineapple wedges, and mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 80mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze lemonade in ice cube trays for up to 2 months for a tropical twist in other beverages.

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