Description
This Refreshing Pineapple Lemonade is a perfect balance of tangy lemons and sweet pineapple juice, creating a tropical twist on a classic drink. Easy to make and incredibly refreshing, this lemonade is perfect for hot summer days or any time you need a cool, thirst-quenching beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Lemon Juice:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–7 lemons)
Pineapple Juice:
- 4 cups pure pineapple juice (Fresh or cold-pressed without added ingredients. I use Lakehouse brand)
Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup near-boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Cold Water:
- 4 cups very cold water
Instructions
- Prepare Lemon Juice: In a large glass measuring cup, juice the lemons. Strain to remove any pulp or seeds.
- Combine Lemon & Pineapple Juices: Pour lemon juice into a serving pitcher. Stir in pineapple juice. Set aside.
- Make Simple Syrup: In a large glass measuring cup, add hot water and stir in sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear.
- Add Simple Syrup: Stir the simple syrup into the pitcher.
- Mix with Cold Water: Stir in the remaining cold water, adding a little at a time until desired sweetness is reached.
- Serve: Serve over ice and garnish with lemon & pineapple slices if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup based on your preference.
- For a stronger pineapple flavor, you can add a bit more pineapple juice.
- Feel free to experiment with different garnishes like mint leaves or maraschino cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple Lemonade, Refreshing Drink, Summer Beverage, Tropical Lemonade
