The ultimate summer drink – Pineapple Lemonade is a refreshing tangy, tart and sweet treat with a tropical twist! The perfect summer beverage to serve at a BBQ or enjoy with a book pool-side.

Pineapple Lemonade Recipe

I’m not a huge snacker, but I love having multiple ice cold drinks throughout the day! I usually have more than one on the go at a time – a big tumbler of ice water along with something more flavorful and fun.

Right now, as I type this, I have my giant water tumbler and a glass of La Croix Black Razzberry on the go.. but I’m wishing I had an ice cold glass of this refreshing pineapple lemonade instead!

Our pineapple lemonade recipe is fresh, citrusy and tropical with the perfect balance of tart, tangy and sweet flavors. It’s perfect for everything from summer get-togethers and BBQs to just a delicious treat to cool off with on a hot summer day.

Tip: Skip the ice cubes and instead add some frozen pineapple chunks or freeze some extra pineapple juice in an ice cube tray to make frozen pineapple juice ice cubes to keep this pineapple lemonade icy cold without watering down it’s amazing flavor.

Variations on this Pineapple Lemonade Recipe:

add Sprite or use a fizzy lemonade like San Pellegrino for a pineapple lemonade punch
add fruit syrups or chopped fruits for a fruity touch
add a teaspoon of grenadine or cherry syrup to the bottom of each glass
add booze for a grown-ups only version (use plain, pineapple or coconut flavors of vodka, gin or rum)
use pre-made lemonade (even pink lemonade)
swap out the pineapple for another tropical fruit or citrus

overhead image of two glasses of pineapple lemonade garnished with pineapple wedges, with a pineapple, lemons and a pitcher of the lemonade in the background

This pineapple lemonade should be stored in the fridge if not serving immediately. It will last one week in the fridge.

For a sugar-free pineapple lemonade, skip the homemade simple syrup and make the pineapple lemonade with just water, lemon juice and blended pineapples. Sweeten with honey or your desired natural sweetener.

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Pineapple Lemonade Ingredients

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

ingredients needed to make pineapple lemonade

Tip: for a sugar-free version, skip the simple syrup and use honey to sweeten the lemon-pineapple mixture to your personal taste.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

Saucepan
Measuring cups and spoons
Citrus juicer <– I love how easy our glass juicer is to clean and it’s also so pretty!
Sharp kitchen knife, optional
Cutting board, optional

close-up image of two glasses of pineapple lemonade garnished with pineapple wedges, with a pineapple, lemons and a pitcher of the lemonade in the background

How to Make Pineapple Lemonade

Combine 1/2 cup water and sugar in a saucepan and set over high heat.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until reduced by half. Remove from heat and cool.

Meanwhile, place cut up pinapple in a blender and puree until smooth.

Place pureed pineapple in a pitcher.

Add the sugar-water syrup into the pitcher, followed by the lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups water.

Taste and adjust to personal preferences.

Serve over ice with a pineapple wedge garnish.

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Yield: 6 servings

Pineapple Lemonade

Name: Pineapple Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Drink Recipe
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups Water; 1/2 cup White Sugar; 5 cups Cubed Pineapple (approximately 1 pineapple); 1/2 cup Lemon Juice

The ultimate summer drink - Pineapple Lemonade is a refreshing tangy, tart and sweet treat with a tropical twist! The perfect summer beverage to serve at a BBQ or enjoy with a book pool-side.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups Water
1/2 cup White Sugar
5 cups Cubed Pineapple (approximately 1 pineapple)
1/2 cup Lemon Juice

Instructions

Combine 1/2 cup water and sugar in a saucepan and set over high heat.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until reduced by half. Remove from heat and cool.
Meanwhile, place cut up pinapple in a blender and puree until smooth.
Place pureed pineapple in a pitcher.
Add the sugar-water syrup into the pitcher, followed by the lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups water.
Taste and adjust to personal preferences.
Serve over ice with a pineapple wedge garnish.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 137Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 2gSugar: 30gProtein: 1g

Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.

two glasses of pineapple lemonade garnished with pineapple wedges, with a pineapple, lemons and a pitcher of the lemonade in the background

I hope your family loves this easy pineapple lemonade as much as mine does!

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Pineapple Lemonade