Pink Lemonade

All you'll need is about ten minutes to make a big pitcher of refreshing Pink Lemonade. Keep a pitcher on hand for hot summer afternoons.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Start by making a simple syrup. Place the sugar and 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan over medium to low heat.
1 cup cold water
1 cup granulated sugar
Stir constantly until all the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to cool.
Add the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, cranberry juice, remaining water, and ice to a pitcher.
4 cups cold water
1 cup lemon juice, 1 ½ cups cranberry juice, 2 cups ice
Stir well to combine the ingredients.
Serve with lemon slices and and fruit to garnish.
Ice, Lemon slices, Raspberries or strawberries

Save leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge, preferably glass, like mason jars. Save for up to 1-2 weeks.
Simple syrup is a 1-to-1 mixture of sugar and water that has been heated to dissolve the sugar. It can be made days ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.