Whipped Pink Lemonade
Whipped Pink Lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher, combining tangy lemon with creamy whipped cream for a delightful drink that’s both visually stunning and delicious. Perfect for any gathering, this frothy pink beverage will have everyone clamoring for the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, straining out seeds and pulp.
- In a pitcher, mix the lemon juice with 1 cup of granulated sugar until dissolved.
- Add 4 cups of filtered water and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture without deflating it.
- If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring and stir gently.
- Serve over ice with fresh lemon slices or chill for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For natural sweetness, substitute granulated sugar with honey or agave syrup. Enhance flavors by adding fresh berries or mint leaves. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; stir gently before serving.