I don't know what it is about pink lemonade that attracts children, but mine prefer it over traditional lemonade. Although using the powder lemonade drink mix is convenient, it doesn't have the flavor that we crave on a hot summer day. That is why we make our own pink lemonade.
You will need the following ingredients to make your own pink lemonade:
- 1 cup cold water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ tsp. grenadine syrup
- 1 cherry
- 2 ice cubes
Follow these instructions to make your own glass of pink lemonade:
Step 1:
Pour eight ounces of cold water in a tall glass.
Step 2:
Add the granulated sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 3:
Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice in the glass, along with the grenadine syrup. Strain your lemon juice first if you notice any pulp or seeds where left behind. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice.
Step 4:
Stir the contents in your glass to reveal your homemade pink lemonade.
Step 5:
Decorate the glass before serving by dropping in a cherry. You'll also want to add ice cubes to keep the pink lemonade cool.
There are plenty of other versions to this recipe, such as using grape or cranberry juice. Feel free to modify it to meet the tastes of your family. My girls and I love Shirley Temple drinks, and because of that we are fond of using the grenadine syrup.
Tip: Use a sugar substitute if you have diabetes or just need to watch your sugar intake.