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Two glasses of pink lemonade with lemon slices and mint.
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Old Fashioned Pink Lemonade Recipe

Old Fashioned Pink Lemonade Recipe - easy pink lemonade loaded with nostalgic charm with just lemon, grenadine, and simple syrup.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 13 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: drinks, pink lemonade
Servings: 6
Calories: 102kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water divided
  • 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 & 1/4 cups lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 2-4 tablespoons grenadine

Instructions

  • Place half of the water into a medium-size saucepot.
  • Add the sugar and whisk it together.
  • Place over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. You know the sugar is dissolved when the mixture becomes clear again.
  • Let it cool slightly on the countertop.
  • To a large pitcher, add the lemon juice, sugar water, the remaining 2 cups water, and grenadine.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to chill and serve over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Sodium: 13mg | Sugar: 23g