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Pineapple Pink Lemonade Drink

Pineapple Pink Lemonade Drink: Refreshing Summer Splash

A vibrant blend of sweet pineapple and zesty lemons, perfect for summer gatherings and customizable to suit your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 medium Pineapple Chopped
For the Sweetening
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Approximately 8-10 lemons needed
For the Flavor
  • 2 cups Cranberry Juice Cocktail Can substitute with raspberry or pomegranate juice
For Serving
  • as needed Ice Cubes Essential for serving chilled
  • as needed Lemon Slices For garnish
  • as needed Pineapple Wedges For garnish
  • as needed Fresh Mint Sprigs For garnish

Equipment

  • Medium-Sized Pot
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Large bowl or pitcher
  • Small saucepan
  • Large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop fresh pineapple and combine with water in a pot. Boil and then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Strain the mixture into a bowl or pitcher, discarding solids.
  3. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves, then cool.
  4. In a large pitcher, mix strained pineapple water, lemon syrup, lemon juice, and cranberry juice.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
  6. 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: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve the drink the same day it is made.

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