Description
Cool summer days meet whimsical Cotton Candy Lemonade, blending playful sweetness with classic citrus charm. Sparkling pink refreshment awaits, promising delightful sips that dance between nostalgic carnival memories and refreshing beverage magic you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 68 lemons
- 4 cups water
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup cotton candy syrup or cotton candy-flavored simple syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
Garnish and Extras:
- Ice cubes
- Pink or blue food coloring (optional)
- Cotton candy clouds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Extract the vibrant citrus essence by juicing fresh lemons, allowing some pulp for added texture or straining for a smoother consistency.
- Craft a delicate cotton candy syrup, ensuring it cools completely before integrating with the lemonade to maintain optimal flavor profile.
- In a generously sized pitcher, blend the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cotton candy syrup, and granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Introduce cold water to the mixture, adjusting the quantity to achieve desired intensity. If using food coloring, incorporate a few drops and mix thoroughly.
- Fill serving glasses with ice, then carefully pour the chilled lemonade, creating a refreshing base for the final touch.
- Crown each glass with a whimsical cloud of cotton candy, allowing it to slowly melt and infuse the drink with its ethereal sweetness, transforming the beverage into a playful sensory experience.
Notes
- Choose lemons that are firm, heavy, and have a bright, vibrant color for maximum juice and flavor extraction.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the lemonade cooler for longer and enhance the drinking experience.
- Add fresh mint leaves or a slice of lemon for an elegant garnish that elevates the visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg