Pink Lemonade
Lemonade coloured and sharpened with cranberry. A summer fair classic.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 25 ml Sugar syrup
- 30 ml Cranberry juice
- 120 ml Cold water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Add 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 25 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Pour 30 ml cranberry juice into the glass
- Pour 120 ml cold water into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Stir well over ice.
About the Pink Lemonade
The lemonade family. Lemonade is one of the oldest soft drinks. Records from medieval Egypt describe lemon juice sweetened with sugar, and in 1676 Paris lemonade sellers formed their own trade company. Today almost every culture has its own version, from Indian shikanji to Brazilian "Swiss lemonade".
Pink Lemonade FAQ
What's in a Pink Lemonade?
30 ml fresh lemon juice, 25 ml sugar syrup, 30 ml cranberry juice, 120 ml cold water, garnished with lemon wheel.
Does a Pink Lemonade contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Pink Lemonade?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Pink Lemonade in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
