Description
Refreshing whipped pink lemonade delivers a delightful summer twist on classic citrus drinks. Creamy and tangy notes combine for a cool, elegant beverage you’ll crave on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cups heavy whipping cream (or ½ cup coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 1 cup pink lemonade, chilled
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Cream Preparation: Chill a medium mixing bowl in the freezer to optimize whipped cream texture, creating an ideal environment for transforming heavy whipping cream into luxurious peaks.
- Whipping Process: Add heavy whipping cream to the chilled bowl, gradually blending powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until soft, elegant peaks form consistently.
- Glass Arrangement: Select a tall transparent glass and fill with crisp ice cubes, establishing a pristine foundation for the refreshing beverage.
- Liquid Layer: Pour pink lemonade over the ice, allowing it to fill approximately three-quarters of the glass volume, creating a vibrant base.
- Cream Topping: Carefully layer the whipped cream mixture atop the pink lemonade, either spooning gently or using a piping bag for an elegant presentation.
- Garnish and Serving: Decorate with delicate lemon slices or scattered berries, presenting guests the option to either blend layers or appreciate the distinct visual stratification of the whipped pink lemonade.
Notes
- Chill Bowl Perfectly: Use a metal or glass bowl and freeze for 10-15 minutes before whipping cream to maintain maximum coldness and create fluffier texture.
- Whip Cream Technique: Stop mixing immediately when soft peaks form to prevent over-beating, which turns cream grainy and butter-like, ruining the delicate consistency.
- Temperature Control: Ensure all ingredients are cold, especially heavy cream, to stabilize whipped cream and prevent quick melting when added to lemonade.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap heavy cream with coconut cream for a vegan version or use low-fat alternatives like Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg