This Homemade Pineapple Lemonade Is Your Summer Mood In A Glass

By Rajlakshmi

May 6, 2026

With this simple pineapple lemonade recipe, you'll feel like you're walking on sunshine. This sweet-and-tart tropical drink is a cooling summer sip when you need it.

Ingredients

6-7 fresh lemons 4 cups fresh pineapple juice 1 cup near-boiling water 1 cup granulated sugar 4 cups cold water Ice, as needed Pineapple slices, for garnish

Step 1

Chop the lemons and squeeze out the lemon juice in a tall glass. Next, strain to remove seeds and pulp.

Step 2

Pour the lemon juice into a pitcher or a juice jug.

Step 3

Stir in the pineapple juice. Make sure it is freshly squeezed. You can use a cold-press juicer for maximum outcome.

Step 4

Make a sugar syrup if you want. Add 4 cups of water to a saucepan on medium heat and stir in the sugar.

Step 5

Remove the sugar syrup once transparent. Let it cool slightly. Add to the pitcher.

Step 6

Pour cold water little by little, stirring in between. Serve over ice and garnish with pineapple slices if desired.