Rockin' Rosy Lemonade: A Fruity Twist on a Classic
Refreshing Beverage Made with Pink-Colored Lemon Juice Mix
The origins of pink lemonade vary, with some tales linking it to circuses and carnivals, while others credit an enterprising vendor named Henry E. Allott for enhancing lemonade with raspberry juice. Regardless of its birth, pink lemonade is undeniably a delightful spin on a classic. These days, we're making it even more appealing by crafting a raspberry-infused version at home.
Get Your Mix On
Mix up your lemonade routine with this easy-peasy raspberry-infused pink lemonade. All it takes is 35 minutes of active time, chilling for another hour, and a handful of ingredients!
Yield: About 2 quarts
Skill Level: A smiley face emoji, aka Easy Peasy
Time: 35 minutes, plus 1 hour of cooling time
Ingredients
Raspberry Syrup:
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup water
Lemonade:
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 7 medium lemons)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: thin lemon slices and fresh raspberries
Here's the Scoop
Raspberry Syrup:1. Simmer the raspberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, then reduce heat and let it simmer until raspberries start to fall apart (about 10 to 12 minutes).2. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, discard the solids, and refrigerate until cold.
Lemonade:1. Combine the raspberry syrup, cold water, and lemon juice in a pitcher.2. Chill or serve over ice with an optional garnish of sliced lemon and fresh raspberries.
Remember, the raspberry syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week, so you can always have a pink party on standby!
This recipe first graced the screen as part of our summer ingredients photo gallery. Rock on, lemonade lovers! 🍋🍓🍹
- Craft raspberry syrup by simmering fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and water in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves, then let it simmer until the raspberries start to fall apart.
- For the lemonade, combine the raspberry syrup, cold water, and fresh lemon juice in a pitcher.
- This scrumptious raspberry-infused pink lemonade recipe is categorized under our summer ingredients photo gallery.
- Keep in mind that the raspberry syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week, ensuring you always have the ingredients for a last-minute pink party!
