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!
Ashley F
My kids go crazy for homemade lemonade! Love the added watermelon in this one! It’s so good!
Gwen Mcelroy
So i loved your recipe, but i only have one sentence to desscribe it……………………… THIS RECIPE IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Renee Goerger
It’s gorgeous. And delicious! This is the flavor of summer in a glass!
abb
The watermelon was a nice touch if you also add a few strawberries its the icing on the cake
Allison
That sounds delicious! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
fatoumata
yea its so good
Clarita
This is very good!
Alice
i love this pink lemonade. it is so good.?
Allison
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Lionel Lesmana
I tried this today. Loved it! Nice colour and the hint of watermelon was really refreshing! Perfect for hot weathers!
Allison
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
J Hughes
I tried this with strawberries and it tastes amazing! It has a weird taste with watermelon though.
Debbie R
This is the BEST pink lemonade EVER!!!!! My granddaughter loves it. We have a great time making it together.
Allison
Thanks for the kind review. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
luna
me and my bffl are ganna use this as the recipe in summer for our lemonade stand and this is greate bc im alergec of the dye in pink lemonade
Allison
Perfect! Enjoy!
Chloe
Cool idea!