What is pink lemonade? Pink lemonade is a variant of traditional lemonades, which has an added ingredient that makes it pink. That added ingredient is often red food dye, strawberry juice, cranberry juice, or any other fruit juice that gives it a pink hue without overshadowing the lemon flavor.
Snapple to the rescue!
As I was drinking my pretty pink Snapple pink lemonade I noticed how gorgeous it was. Snapple uses no artificial colors so how were they creating such a lovely pink drink? What in nature produces that glorious pink shade? I scanned the short ingredients list and saw it… VEGETABLE BLEND
Upon this discovery, I quickly ditched my “fruit juices” and whipped up a batch using ( not even a teaspoon!!) of beet juice. The results: A gorgeous, pretty pink lemonade! Just the shade I was looking for without the cloudiness! Matter of fact, beets create so many drop-dead gorgeous shades of pink depending on how much you use.
Well, spank me on an Easter Sunday!! I would have never guessed to use vegetables as a colorant for lemonade! Sure beets are sometimes used in red velvet cake but did you know it made such a pretty shade of pink??? Maybe I’m late for the party but I’m glad to finally be here! I mean just look at that shade! It’s almost an electric pink, which is the PERFECT shade for a boozy, Girls-Night-In drink IMO.
I’m officially calling this drink Divas Can Cook Lemonade, due to its gorgeous hot pink color! The two on the right in the photo below were colored with beet juice.
Pink Lemonade Recipe Ingredients
- Fresh lemon juice: Provides the best, freshest flavor.
- Granulated sugar: To sweeten it up. You can use other sweeteners if desired.
- Filtered water: No tap water here for the best flavor.
- Beet juice: For pink color.
Fresh Strawberry lemonade – How to Make Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
FAQ
What is pink lemonade made of?
What fruit is the pink in pink lemonade?
What’s the difference between pink and red lemonade?
Is pink lemonade just grapefruit?
Is Strawberry Lemonade the same as Pink Lemonade?
Yes, strawberry lemonade is just the same as pink lemonade if the strawberry has been used as the main ingredient within the beverage. Unlike yellow or regular lemonade, pink lemonade can be made by using a number of different fruit juices.
Is strawberry lemonade made with strawberries?
On the other hand, strawberry lemonade specifically contains strawberries in its recipe, giving it that delightful pink hue. So while strawberry lemonade is a type of pink lemonade, not all pink lemonades are made with strawberries.
What is the difference between pink and lemonade?
It has added ingredients and variations that set it apart in flavor as much as color. Lemonade is mostly sour, while pink lemonade is mostly sweet. Lemonade is made with just water, lemon, and sugar, while pink lemonade uses these for a base but also may include red dye or something like strawberry, raspberry, or cranberry juice.
Does Pink Lemonade have berries?
This pink lemonade is loaded with berries. If you have super sweet, totally in season strawberries you might be able to get away with a little less sugar or honey. If your strawberries aren’t very sweet you might need a little more. Taste and adjust as needed.