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Pink lemonade
Classic lemonade turned pink with fresh raspberries. A baby shower and birthday staple.
- 20 min active
- Serves 12
- Lemonades & citrus coolers
- Kid-friendly
Instructions
- Make syrup. Stir the sugar into the hot water until dissolved.
- Color it. Blend the raspberries with 1 cup of the cold water and strain.
- Mix. Combine syrup, lemon juice, raspberry water, and the rest of the cold water.
- Serve. Add lemon slices and pour over ice.
Hosting tip: Use 1/2 cup cranberry juice instead of raspberries for a quicker version.
Make it ahead
Make up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate. Add ice only when serving.
Great for
Serve it at baby showers and kids' parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- 2-gallon drink dispenserHolds a full batch
- Citrus juicerSaves your hands when juicing a dozen lemons
- Mason jar glassesClassic for lemonade
- Reusable strawsWashable and party colors
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Questions
How many lemons or limes do I need?
One lemon gives about 3 tablespoons of juice and one lime about 2 tablespoons. Buy a few extra, since fruit varies.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.


