This refreshing Pink Lemonade is naturally pink and perfect for sipping all summer long!
I’m currently earning points with my daughter because, PINK Lemonade! I mean, just look at the beautiful, natural color (no dye here). Can we please drink pink beverages forever?
We’re deep into a blistering triple-digit summer and I’ve been making cocktails and mocktails on repeat. Frosé and White Sangria for the adults and Agua Fresca and Pink Lemonade for the kids.
What makes lemonade pink?
Pink lemonade often gets its pink color from red dye, cranberry juice, grenadine, or strawberries. I wanted to skip the food coloring completely, so I opted to use fresh watermelon to give this lemonade its color.
I tested this recipe with strawberries and raspberries but I found that they imparted a strong berry flavor, and they made the lemonade more red than pink. Watermelon was subtle enough to let the lemonade flavor shine while lending a beautiful pink hue.
Recipe overview:
This easy lemonade recipe comes together in the blender in just a few minutes. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Lemon juice
- Granulated sugar
- Watermelon
- Water
Recipe tips
- Adjust the recipe to suit your taste. You can easily add more sugar or lemon juice to make it more sweet or tart.
- Store in the refrigerator, and serve over ice.
- If you notice any separation after chilling, give the lemonade a stir right before serving.
- Add a splash of alcohol (vodka, gin, or white rum) for the grown ups.
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Recipe
Pink Lemonade
Ingredients
- ½ cup diced watermelon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Place the watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, and 1 cup of water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Place a fine mesh sieve over a pitcher and pour the mixture through the sieve. Add the remaining water to the pitcher and stir until combined. Chill and serve over ice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below!
Sarah
I used a gallon of water, 2 cups of sugar, 11/2 cups watermelon juice, and juiced 7 lemons which ended up being a little less than 2 cups of lemon juice. This was SO GOOD!!!!! Thank you! ❤
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
laney
good i like it it was good
Adriana
So good!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
zoe
best pink lemonade ever
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
do
Best pink lemonade recipe by far
So easy to make and sooooo good!
Michael A
My grandmother made pink lemonade from scratch in the 80’s and always used grapefruit juice as to what made it pink.
davin
i love it so much the taste is so refrehing
Kaylen
This easy delicious beverage will forever be in my heart! I made so much I think it last me the rest of my life, it’s sooo good!😍😍😍
Nicky
This is so yum!! I made a pitcher and it lasted 5 minutes! Will become a summer go too! Thank you so much
Allison
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Ash
Made it for a family gathering,Gone in 2 seconds and everyone telling me to make more cause of how delicious it was
Allison
I’m so glad! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂