How to Make Easy Pink Lemonade - The Easiest Way

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar provides a richer flavor.

fresh lemons

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice is more accessible and cost-effective.

sparkling water

🥗Healthier: club soda

💰Cheaper: tap water

Tap water can be used for a non-fizzy version.

Combine water and granulated sugar in a pitcher until sugar dissolves completely.

Juice the fresh lemons to extract the juice, straining out seeds if necessary.

Add the lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar water.

Stir in a few drops of red food coloring until desired pink hue is achieved.

Add ice to the pitcher to chill the mixture.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.

Serve in glasses filled with ice, topped with sparkling water if desired.

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