Pink Lemonade

Ingredients

• 6 cups water, divided
• 1 cup granulated sugar ((or adjust to-taste))
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ((seeds removed))
• ¼ cup cranberry juice ((NOT cranberry juice cocktail, must be 100% juice))

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the syrup: Combine a cup (236ml) of the water and the sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Pour lemon juice into a large pitcher. Add cooled simple syrup and cranberry juice.

3. 3

   Add remaining 5 cups (1.2L) water and stir well.

4. 4

   Cover and store in the refrigerator to chill before serving or serve immediately poured over ice. Always stir before pouring.