Classic Non-Alcoholic
Pink Lemonade
Circus tent classic
Classic lemonade tinted pink with grenadine. Origin stories vary — the leading one involves a circus concessions stand and a rinse-water accident in the 1850s. The drink itself survived the legend.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 4 oz Water
- 1/4 oz Grenadine
Method
In a collins glass with ice, combine lemon juice and simple syrup. Top with cold water and stir. Add grenadine, stir once more. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Sourced from Mid-19th century American origin (1850s-1870s). Canonical form per Food Network, Smithsonian Magazine.