Make this fluffy, creamy Whipped Pink Lemonade for a refreshing summer drink that tastes like a dessert. It is quick, easy, and perfect for parties.
Author:sarah_hearthbite
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:5 min
Total Time:20 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Beverage
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
4 cups cold water
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup strawberry syrup or raspberry syrup (for color and flavor)
Ice cubes
Lemon slices and sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
Make the simple syrup: Combine the lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Combine the base: In a large pitcher, mix the cooled syrup mixture with the cold water. Stir well.
Add color: Stir in the strawberry or raspberry syrup until you achieve a light pink color. Chill this lemonade base in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the whip: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Do not over-whip.
Assemble the drink: When ready to serve, pour the chilled pink lemonade base into tall glasses filled with ice.
Top with cream: Gently spoon or pipe a generous dollop of the whipped cream mixture over the top of each glass.
Garnish: Add a lemon slice to the rim and sprinkle with optional sprinkles. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a natural pink color, substitute the syrup with 1/2 cup of pureed, strained strawberries or raspberries mixed into the base.
If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce the granulated sugar to 3/4 cup.
This recipe makes a rich, dessert-like drink. For a thinner, classic pink lemonade, skip the heavy cream step and simply mix the syrup base with cold water and serve over ice.