Serves 6
75 min
Pink Lemonade
Recipe GLPR1442f5a0301e41
A refreshing Caribbean-inspired naturally pink lemonade made from fresh lemons, sugar, and a hint of beetroot juice. This simple homemade beverage is perfect for warm days and serves 6 guests chilled over ice.
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Ingredients
10 Fresh lemons
1¼ cups Granulated sugar
5 cups Water
½ tablespoon Beetroot juice
Directions
Using a vegetable peeler or zester, carefully remove thin strips of zest from one lemon, avoiding the white pith. Juice all 10 lemons to extract the fresh juice.
In a saucepan, combine the fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, lemon zest strips, and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle heat, stirring occasionally, until all the sugar has completely dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lemon zest and any pulp. Stir in the beetroot juice gradually until you achieve your desired shade of pink.
Transfer the lemonade to a pitcher and refrigerate until well chilled. Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses, garnished with fresh lemon slices if desired.
