Craving something bright, fruity, and fizzy? This Pineapple Lemonade is the perfect crowd-pleaser—super refreshing, naturally sweet, and made for poolside sips, brunches, BBQs, or just beating the heat! 😎
✅ Easy to make in under 5 minutes
✅ Kid-friendly & party-perfect
✅ Customizable for sweetness or fizz
✅ Can be made diabetic-friendly (see variation below!)
📌 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
- 1 can (46 oz) pineapple juice
- 2–3 cans Sprite (regular or sugar-free)
- 3–4 cups cold water
- 1 cup Countrytime Lemonade mix (or sugar-free lemonade mix for diabetic-friendly version)
- Fresh lemons, sliced (optional garnish)
- Fresh pineapple, diced or sliced (optional garnish)
- Ice, as needed
🍹 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥄 Step 1: Prepare the Base
- In a large pitcher (2-quart or more), add 3–4 cups of cold water.
- Mix in 1 cup Countrytime Lemonade mix and stir until fully dissolved.
🍍 Step 2: Add Pineapple Juice
- Pour in 1 full can (46 oz) of pineapple juice.
- Stir well to combine. (Use ¾ of the can if you prefer a milder pineapple flavor.)
✨ Step 3: Add Sparkle
- Add 2–3 cans of Sprite, depending on how fizzy you like it.
- Stir gently so you don’t lose the carbonation.
🧊 Step 4: Ice & Garnish
- Add plenty of ice to the pitcher.
- Toss in lemon slices and pineapple chunks for flavor and a fun tropical look.
🥂 Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Pour into glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon or a pineapple wedge.
- Serve immediately for the best fizz and flavor!
🕰️ Quick Tips
✔ Want it less sweet? Use extra water and fewer scoops of lemonade mix
✔ Want it stronger? Use less water and more pineapple juice
✔ Want it sugar-free/diabetic-friendly?
- Use sugar-free lemonade mix
- Swap regular Sprite for Sprite Zero or Zevia Lemon-Lime