By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
164 cal · 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.
Comments
This is a straightforward drink that costs very little—lemons and sugar are staples at every Charlotte grocery chain, and beetroot juice is stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger for under $4 a bottle. The 75-minute stated time is misleading; if you're using bottled beetroot juice, this is a 10-minute assembly of juice, lemon, sugar, and water, though fresh-squeezed lemons add maybe 15 minutes. It reheats or chills well and easily scales for a crowd, making it practical for a family. The main drawback is that beetroot juice sits unused in most pantries after one batch, so the real cost per serving climbs if you don't use the whole bottle for future drinks.
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