Pineapple Pink Lemonade (Printable)
Tropical pineapple meets tangy lemonade in this vibrant pink drink—ideal for summer sipping and festive occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
→ Lemonade Base
03 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
04 - ½ cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
05 - 4 cups cold water
→ Optional Garnishes
06 - Pineapple wedges, for serving
07 - Lemon slices, for serving
08 - Fresh mint leaves, for serving
09 - Ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - Combine pineapple chunks and strawberries in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no chunks remain.
02 - Pour the fruit puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Press firmly with a spoon to extract maximum juice. Discard the remaining pulp.
03 - Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the strained puree. Stir vigorously until the sugar completely dissolves.
04 - Pour in the cold water and stir thoroughly to combine. Taste the mixture and add more sugar if desired to achieve preferred sweetness.
05 - Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the drink to become thoroughly chilled.
06 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled pineapple pink lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with pineapple wedges, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The pineapple-strawberry combination creates this gorgeous pink color that makes people think you tried harder than you actually did
- Its infinitely adjustable—more tart, more sweet, more water—depending on who's coming over
- Simple syrup would be easier but stirring sugar directly into the juice teaches you patience
02 -
- Straining the pulp is non-negotiable unless you want textured juice. Some people are into that. Most are not.
- Sugar dissolves better in room temperature liquid. If you're having trouble, mix the sugar with just a cup of warm water first.
- This separates if it sits too long. Just stir before pouring. It's totally normal.
03 -
- Make the fruit puree ahead and freeze it. Thaw, add lemon and water, and you're done.
- The drink gets better after a few hours in the fridge. If you can plan ahead, do it.
- Use the leftover pulp in smoothies. Don't waste it.