Just-Right Pineapple Lemonade from Scratch

Just-Right Pineapple Lemonade from Scratch

This is a not too sweet, not too tart pineapple lemonade - thus the name 'just right pineapple lemonade'. Feel free to use store-bought lemonade for even faster preparation.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
135 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, stirring often. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow simple syrup to cool.
Step 2
Cut off pineapple crown and remove the outer skin. Cut pineapple flesh into chunks and add to a high-capacity blender (such as Vitamix). Pour in 2 cups water and blend until liquefied.
Step 3
Pour liquefied pineapple juice into a pitcher. Add remaining water, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir before serving.
Just-Right Pineapple Lemonade from Scratch

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • 8 cups water, divided
  • 1 ½ cups fresh squeezed lemon juice

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