Description
Whipped Pink Lemonade is a refreshing and creamy twist on classic lemonade, combining tart lemon juice with sweet sugar and rich whipped cream, served chilled over ice for a delightful summer beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup heavy cream
Sweetener
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Others
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Lemon Juice: Squeeze fresh lemons to extract 1 cup of lemon juice, making sure to remove any seeds.
- Dissolve Sugar: In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add Water: Pour in 4 cups of cold water and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form to achieve a light and fluffy texture.
- Combine Cream and Lemonade: Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemonade mixture to create a creamy, frothy consistency.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the whipped pink lemonade over the ice. Serve immediately for the best refreshing taste.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with whipped coconut cream.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Add a few raspberries or a splash of cranberry juice for a stronger pink color and added flavor.
- Make sure to whip the cream just until soft peaks to ensure it folds smoothly into the lemonade.
- Serve chilled and consume within a few hours for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
