When one of my readers, Jonathan Kent, sent me this recipe, I had to give it a try. I had never made homemade pink lemonade before, and I was curious about how the color and flavor would come together naturally. After trying it, I could tell this recipe had gone through plenty of testing and tweaking before reaching the final version.
What makes this lemonade different is the addition of blueberries, which give the drink its soft pink color and a subtle berry flavor without overpowering the lemons. The combination works really well and keeps the lemonade tasting fresh and bright. I followed the recipe almost exactly, although I squeezed the lemons by hand since I don’t own a juicer. It took a little extra effort, but freshly squeezed lemon juice really makes a huge difference in recipes like this.
One thing I noticed is that the lemonade leaned slightly on the sweet side for my taste. If you prefer a more tart lemonade, you can easily reduce the sugar, taste, and adjust from there. For the blueberries, make sure to use generous, rounded tablespoons so you get the right balance of color and flavor.
This recipe is definitely worth enjoying when the days get long and hot. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and a fun twist on classic homemade lemonade. If you lean towards more traditional flavors, try my homemade lemonade recipe. You may also enjoy strawberry lavender punch.
Pink lemonade recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 Hour
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Beverage
Description
A refreshing homemade pink lemonade made with fresh lemon juice, strawberries, and blueberries for a naturally fruity twist on the classic summer drink.
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups fresh lemon juice (from 6-7 lemons)
- 8 cups of water
- 1 2/3 cup sugar (or less, depending on how you like it)
- 3 strawberries (ends removed and cut in half)
- 2 rounded tablespoons blueberries
Instructions
- Make the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Prepare the fruit and lemon juice. Juice the lemons, removing the seeds but keeping the pulp. In a blender, combine the blueberries, strawberries, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the berry mixture. Pour the lemon juice into a large pitcher. Place a fine mesh strainer over the pitcher and pour the blended berry mixture through it. Use the back of a spoon to press as much liquid through as possible while leaving most of the pulp behind.
- Finish the lemonade. Remove the strainer and stir in the chilled syrup along with the remaining 6 cups of water. Mix well and refrigerate until fully chilled before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 32.9 g
- Sodium: 7.6 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36.6 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg