Description

This Delightfully Creamy Whipped Pink Lemonade is a refreshing and visually stunning summer drink that combines tart lemon juice with a sweet syrup and a luscious whipped cream topping. Perfect for hot days, this pink lemonade balances citrusy tang with creamy richness and a beautiful blush hue, making it a festive and fun beverage to serve at gatherings or simply to enjoy as a cooling treat.

Ingredients

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For the Lemon Syrup and Juice

6 fresh lemons (juiced to yield 1 cup lemon juice, seeds and pulp strained)
1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
4 cups cold water
5-6 drops pink food coloring (to achieve desired hue)

For the Whipped Cream Topping

1 cup heavy cream (chilled)

For Serving

Ice cubes (larger cubes preferred, as needed)
Garnish options: lemon slices or fresh mint leaves (as desired)

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Instructions

Juice the Lemons: Extract juice from 6 fresh lemons to make about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp for a smooth base.
Make the Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 4 cups water. Stir gently until all the sugar dissolves completely, creating a clear syrup. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Pink Lemonade Base: In a large pitcher, mix the cooled sugar syrup with the strained lemon juice. Add 5-6 drops of pink food coloring and stir to achieve a lovely pink hue. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until cold.
Whip the Cream: Using a chilled bowl and whisk or electric mixer, whip 1 cup of chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form, which takes about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat so the cream remains light and fluffy.
Combine Cream and Lemonade: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pink lemonade base, mixing carefully to maintain the airy texture and prevent the cream from deflating.
Serve: Fill glasses with large ice cubes and pour the creamy pink lemonade over them. Garnish each glass with lemon slices or fresh mint leaves for a decorative and refreshing touch.

Notes

You can adjust the sugar amount according to your preferred level of sweetness.
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor and brightness.
To keep the whipped cream stable longer, chill the mixing bowl and whisk before whipping.
Larger ice cubes melt slower, keeping the drink less diluted.
For a vegan alternative, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.