Whipped Pink Lemonade Drink (Print)

Vibrant pink lemonade swirled with creamy layers, tangy citrus, and sweet hints, perfect for sunny days.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Lemonade

01 - 240 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice, strained (approximately 4–6 lemons)
02 - 200 g granulated sugar
03 - 960 ml cold water

→ Cream Mixture

04 - 240 ml heavy whipping cream
05 - 120 ml sweetened condensed milk
06 - 2.5 ml vanilla extract
07 - 60 ml pink food coloring, or to preferred shade

→ Serving & Garnish

08 - Ice cubes
09 - Fresh lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
10 - Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

# Steps:

01 - Wash and halve the lemons. Extract 240 ml of juice using a citrus juicer for efficiency. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to achieve a pulp-free consistency.
02 - In a large pitcher, combine the strained lemon juice with granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until all sugar granules are fully dissolved.
03 - Add cold water to the pitcher and stir to incorporate, tasting the mixture to adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more sugar or lemon juice if necessary.
04 - In a pre-chilled mixing bowl, pour heavy whipping cream. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, whip the cream until soft peaks form, approximately 2–3 minutes.
05 - Lower the mixer speed and add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Beat until well-integrated and thickened. Gradually mix in pink food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
06 - Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the prepared lemonade using a spatula, being careful to maintain volume and texture.
07 - Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
08 - Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the whipped pink lemonade over the ice, filling each glass approximately three-quarters full.
09 - Optionally, top each glass with an extra dollop of reserved whipped cream mixture. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Adjust sugar or pink food coloring to taste for preferred sweetness and presentation.
02 - For optimal results, chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream.
03 - The beverage is best served immediately but may be refrigerated briefly.