Description
Pineapple Lemonade is a refreshing, tropical twist on classic lemonade. With the perfect balance of sweet pineapple juice and tangy lemon juice, this vibrant summer drink is easy to make, customizable, and ideal for parties, BBQs, or everyday refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2–3 cups cold water (adjust to taste)
- Sugar or honey, to taste
- Ice cubes
- Optional: sparkling water for fizz
- Optional garnishes: pineapple slices, lemon wedges, or mint leaves
Instructions
- Squeeze 1 cup of fresh lemon juice using a citrus juicer.
- In a large pitcher, combine pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar or honey. Stir until sweetener is dissolved.
- Add 2–3 cups of cold water, adjusting to desired taste and strength.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or serve immediately over ice.
- For a fizzy variation, top with sparkling water just before serving.
- Garnish with pineapple slices, lemon wedges, or mint leaves, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar or honey to balance sweetness and tartness.
- Add herbs like mint, basil, or a pinch of salt for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Do not freeze if using fresh juice; it alters the texture.
- Customize with fruits like mango, orange, or strawberry for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Drink
- Method: No-cook, Mixed
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 oz)
- Calories: ~90
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg