🍍🍋 Pineapple Lemonade
🍹 Serves:
6–8 people
⏱️ Time:
Prep: 10 min | Chill: 1 hr | Total: ~1 hr 10 min
Ingredients
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2 cups pineapple juice (100% pure juice, not from concentrate if possible)
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1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
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¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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4 cups cold water (or sparkling water for fizz)
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1 cup ice, plus more for serving
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Lemon slices & pineapple chunks (for garnish)
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Fresh mint leaves (optional, but highly recommended)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the lemonade base
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In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice and sugar.
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Stir until sugar is mostly dissolved.
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Add pineapple juice and water, and stir to combine.
2. Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors blend and chill thoroughly.
3. Serve
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Stir well before serving (sugar can settle).
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Pour over ice-filled glasses.
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Garnish with lemon slices, pineapple chunks, and mint for that tropical presentation.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Fizzy twist: Replace half the water with club soda or lemon-lime soda before serving.
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Frozen version: Blend everything with ice to make a frosty pineapple lemonade slushie.
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Adult version: Add a splash of rum, vodka, or coconut rum for a beachy cocktail.
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Sweetness tip: Start with ½ cup sugar, taste, and adjust — pineapples can vary in sweetness.
🍍 Optional Garnish Ideas
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A rim dipped in sugar or toasted coconut flakes
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A small pineapple wedge on the glass
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A sprig of mint or basil for a fragrant touch
Would you like me to share a sparkling pineapple lemonade punch version next (perfect for parties or holidays)?
