Organic Pink Lemonade
Learn how to make Organic Pink Lemonade with no artificial colors and fresh fruit! This fresh raspberry lemonade has just 3 ingredients and it will transport you to summer bliss.
If you’re looking for more homemade refreshing drinks, check out some of my other favorites like How to Make Homemade Lemonade, Homemade Orangeade, Homemade Pink Grapefruit Juice, Chocolate Coconut Water, or Blood Orange Lemonade.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Organic Pink Lemonade
- Ready In: 15 minutes
- Makes: 8 servings
- Main Ingredients: lemons, raspberries, cane sugar
- Flavor Profile: sweet and tart pink lemonade
- Dietary Info: vegan, gluten free, no seed oils, eggless
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: Naturally pink color, no dyes—just bright, sweet-tart summer in a glass!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 3 Ingredients: I love this pink lemonade recipe because it only has 3 ingredients! Lemons, raspberries, and cane sugar are all you need.
- 15 Minutes: In about 15 minutes you can be sipping on sweet, refreshing nostalgia.
- No Artificial Colors: Unlike the lemonade tub from childhood, this version is free of artificial colors and natural flavors. So, you can really feel good about sipping on a sweet drink this summer!
- Organic Ingredients: I use organic ingredients for a healthier version of fresh raspberry lemonade, perfect for a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- Lemons: You can use organic lemons and juice them for fresh lemon juice or you can also use bottled lemon juice, like Santa Cruz. So long as it is pure lemon juice (nothing else). I have made this with lemons and also with the Santa Cruz Lemon Juice.
- Raspberries: I use fresh organic raspberries. But, you can also use frozen!
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Tips for Organic Pink Lemonade
- You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, either works. If using frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight and strain off excess water. Then they are ready to use!
- You can juice fresh lemons or use lemon juice from a bottle, either works.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar if you want less sugar.
- You can make a sugar free version by skipping the simple syrup step and just adding in the water to the lemon and raspberry juice. Then add in your favorite organic stevia to taste!
- Make a sparkling option by using sparkling water instead of still when filling up the pitcher with the remaining water.
- Make these into popsicles by pouring into popsicle molds and freezing overnight.
How to Make Organic Pink Lemonade
- Add ½ cup of water and the cane sugar into a small pot and put over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add to a blender.
- Add raspberries and lemon juice to the blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and no pieces of fruit remain.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and transfer to a pitcher. Add the remaining 4 ½ cups of water and stir to combine.
- Serve over ice and add fresh raspberries (optional).
Serving Ideas
- Make this for your next cookout along with Grilled Greek Chicken Shish Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce, Real Simple Corn Salad, and Blueberry Slab Pie Without Eggs.
- This is the perfect pink drink for a baby shower or birthday party if you are doing a pink theme! Try other pink recipes to go along like Healthy Homemade Cherry Frozen Yogurt, Pink Peppermint Ice (this would make great favors!), Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake or Eggless Strawberry Shortcake.
- Use as a cocktail mixer, mocktail mixer or add as a liquid in smoothies! Try it in Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie with Collagen in place of milk or even in Lemon Blueberry Smoothie for a flavor boost!
Recipe FAQ’s
Yes, pink lemonade has the addition of raspberries which is what makes it pink and gives it a berry flavor that pairs so well with the tart lemons.
Pink lemonade is lemonade that has added pink fruit, such as raspberries or strawberries. You could even make it with cherries. These fruits would give it a naturally pink hue. While there is some debate whether pink lemonade is traditionally raspberry or strawberry, I believe it's raspberry!
Yes! This recipe for homemade pink lemonade using real raspberries to get its pink color, naturally.
While many store bought pink lemonades have artificial colors and added artificial or natural flavors that are not ideal, if you make your own at home with organic ingredients it's much better for you!
You can, but I personally don't like it that way. If you want to make this without refined sugar, you cans kip the simple syrup step of the recipe. You can sweeten it naturally with honey to taste (or maple syrup, but I don't like the flavor here). You could also use an organic liquid stevia and add to taste!
Yes! I love this for when I want a natural bubbly drink. Instead of adding in the plain water, you can just replace that with sparkling water instead.
Yes, you can make this a few days in advance of a party if needed.
Mint and basil are two of my faves for giving this summer drink a little something extra.
Yes, you can add in vodka or tequila for an easy cocktail. Also, try rosé wine or prosecco for a spritzer that's perfect for pool days or brunch.
Store in a pitcher in your fridge for up to a week.
This will last for up to a week in the fridge.
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Organic Pink Lemonade
Equipment
- Digital Food Scale
- Small Pot
- Whisk
- Blender
Ingredients
- 113 grams cane sugar
- 5 cups water
- 170 grams raspberries
- 1 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Add ½ cup of water and the cane sugar into a small pot and put over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add to a blender.
- Add raspberries and lemon juice to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and transfer to a pitcher.
- Add the remaining 4 ½ cups of water and stir to combine. Serve over ice.
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Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, either works. If using frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight and strain off excess water. Then they are ready to use!
- You can juice fresh lemons or use lemon juice from a bottle, either works.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar if you want less sugar.
- You can make a sugar free version by skipping the simple syrup step and just adding in the water to the lemon and raspberry juice. Then add in your favorite organic stevia to taste!
- Make a sparkling option by using sparkling water instead of still when filling up the pitcher with the remaining water.
- Make these into popsicles by pouring into popsicle molds and freezing overnight.
- High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.
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