Homemade Pink Lemonade Cranberry (Print Version)

Classic lemonade meets cranberry for a tangy pink drink, ideal for sharing with friends on warm afternoons.

# Ingredients:

→ Simple Syrup

01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1 cup water

→ Lemonade

03 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 to 8 small lemons)
04 - 5 cups cold water
05 - ¼ cup 100% pure cranberry juice
06 - Ice, as needed
07 - Lemon slices, for garnish
08 - Fresh mint, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer while stirring often, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 - Juice 6 to 8 small lemons to yield 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Pour the juice into a pitcher.
03 - Add 5 cups cold water and ¼ cup 100% pure cranberry juice to the pitcher. Stir to combine.
04 - Pour the cooled simple syrup into the pitcher and stir well to combine.
05 - Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint before serving.