Pineapple Pink Lemonade (Printable Version)

Tropical pineapple meets tangy strawberries in this vibrant pink lemonade. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks or canned, drained
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

→ Lemonade Base

03 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar or to taste
05 - 4 cups cold water

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - Pineapple wedges for serving
07 - Lemon slices for serving
08 - Fresh mint leaves for serving
09 - Ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine pineapple chunks and strawberries in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no chunks remain.
02 - Pour the fruit puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Press firmly with a spoon to extract maximum juice. Discard remaining pulp.
03 - Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar to the strained puree. Stir vigorously until sugar completely dissolves.
04 - Pour in cold water and stir thoroughly. Taste the mixture. Add additional sugar if desired sweetness level not achieved.
05 - Refrigerate the lemonade for minimum 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and drink to reach optimal serving temperature.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour chilled pineapple pink lemonade over ice. Decorate with pineapple wedges, fresh lemon slices, and mint leaves.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The natural strawberry and pineapple sweetness means you can use less sugar than traditional lemonade recipes
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy café
  • The color is absolutely stunning, making it perfect for photos or party tables
02 -
  • Straining the fruit mixture is essential, otherwise you will end up with pulp settling at the bottom of every glass
  • The lemonade tastes significantly better after chilling, so do not rush this step even if you are eager to try it
  • Fresh pineapple and strawberries vary in sweetness, so always taste before serving
03 -
  • Roll your lemons on the counter before squeezing to get significantly more juice from each one
  • If your pineapple is not quite ripe enough, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to compensate

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