Ingredients
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- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup or honey
- 1 cup cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- Pink food coloring (a few drops, optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with simple syrup or honey. Stir well until fully dissolved and adjust sweetness as needed.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and heavy cream until smooth and slightly frothy. Add pink food coloring for the signature hue if desired.
- Gradually pour the milk mixture into the lemon base, stirring gently. Whip the mixture with a hand mixer or whisk until it becomes creamy and slightly frothy.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the whipped pink lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries or raspberries.
Notes
- To keep the drink dairy-free, substitute with almond milk, soy milk, or coconut cream.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your preferred pink shade.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla or coconut extract, or infuse with herbs like mint or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixing and Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg