Did you know that most store-bought pink lemonade is just yellow lemonade with red food dye? We can do better. This recipe uses fresh raspberries (or strawberries) to create a stunning pink syrup that adds flavor and color naturally. It’s the ultimate Spring refresher.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice (about 6-8 lemons).
- 1 cup White Sugar.
- 1 cup Water (for the syrup) + 4 cups Cold Water (for diluting).
- 1/2 cup Fresh Raspberries (The color secret!).
Instructions:
- Make Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and the raspberries. Simmer for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves and raspberries break down (turning the water red).
- Strain: Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the berry seeds. You now have a bright red syrup. Let it cool.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the red syrup, and the 4 cups of cold water.
- Serve: Taste and add more water if it’s too tart. Serve over plenty of ice with lemon wheels.
