Pink Lemonade #SundaySupper

Hi Everyone!

Today is another edition of #SundaySupper and today we have to make a dish for a big virtual shower to celebrate babies, brides, & more!  Our Host for this big party is Brandi from Home Cooking Memories.  Boy, does she have a lot of work to do putting this party together, poor thing!  I thought I would bring to the big party one of my favorite Spring and Summer drinks, which is simply Pink Lemonade!

Now my Pink Lemonade is not the traditional Pink Lemonade that you would simply make with a cup or more of sugar, and there is no boiling of water involved either, this is simply a combination of lemon juice, Diet Cranberry Juice, stevia and water.  Give it a mix and you have yourself a 10 calorie cup of Pink Lemonade.  Yes, you read that right, 10 calories!  Talk about guilt-free!  You can drink the whole recipe and it would only be 80 calories!  So now at your next party, you can indulge a little bit on the treats. 😉

I have to tell you a funny story.  I was originally going to post a recipe for Strawberry, Banana Vanilla Cupcakes, but the worse thing happened!  They stuck to the muffin cup and they looked horrible.  Oh, but they tasted great, but whats the point of a cupcake if you have to eat it from the wrapper, with a fork?  So I tossed them and sat in my chair upset, debating on what am I going to make now?  Well my Husband told me he was going to the store and asked if I wanted anything.  Normally, I give him a list, but I just sat there sad, staring at a cupcake that wouldn’t come out of the wrapper.  I got a kiss on the forehead and off my Husband went.  I got up from my chair and looked in the refrigerator and then the idea came to me, lemonade!  I love lemonade, my Husband loves lemonade, why not make that for the #SundaySupper?  One thing we love in our house is our juices and drinks!  Plus I thought it would be perfect to serve at a baby shower, bridal shower, Mother’s Day and even Father’s Day.  You can’t go wrong with lemonade.  Well as I was mixing it up, my Husband came in the door and guess what he had in his bag?  Two containers of Simply Lemonade.  I told you we like lemonade.  lol  I showed my Husband what I was making and he laughed.  He asked for a glass and I told him no, because I needed to take pictures first.  So he had his lemonade. Sorry Hubby! Blog first!

Then about an hour later, my Husband was pouring my Pink Lemonade into his glass.  He told me it was really good and I have to agree,  It has the perfect amount of lemon zip and sweet sugary taste.  The cranberry juice gives it a little more zip and an added sweetness  so you didn’t need to add as much sugar.  I have to say cranberry juice and lemon, make a nice match.  I only added 5 little packs of stevia, which is equivalent to 2 1/2 tsp.  Not to shabby!  When serving my Pink Lemonade, I couldn’t decide, which I liked better the hurricane glass or the mason jar?  So I thought why not show you both?  The hurricane glass would be perfect for a more adult party and the mason jar would be great for baby showers, kids parties and outdoor day events.  I like them both, that is why I am sharing them both with you.

Pink Lemonade

Nutrition Information

• Serves: 8 Cups (8 servings)

• Serving size: 1 Cup

Prep time:  5 mins

Total time:  5 mins

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A sweet and zippy refreshing summer drink made with lemon and cranberry juice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3 cups cranberry juice (I used Ocean Spray Diet (5 calorie a cup))
• 4 cups water
• 5 pkt. stevia to taste

Instructions

1. In a pitcher add all of your ingredients, mix well. Add ice cubes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Calories per cup: 10, Fat: 0, Cholesterol: 0, Sodium: 19, Potassium: 37, Carbs: 3.4, Fiber: .01, Sugar: 1.5, Protein: .01

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I really need to host or go to a party, so I can serve these kind of recipes on a beautiful table with lots of goodies.  It’s hard to set up for a party, when it’s just my Husband and I.  Speaking of parties, be sure to check out all of the wonderful recipes that the #SundaySupper group is sharing!

Have a great rest of the weekend!

Toodles,

Jennifer

This Sunday, April 21st, the #SundaySupper theme is “April Showers” — and while party hostesses are going to love our event, you don’t have to be throwing  a baby or bridal shower to enjoy the fun! We have food bloggers that will be sharing sweet treats, appetizer recipes, drinks, cookies, main dishes, and more. Great stuff for parties, but also for sharing at your own family table. This will be my first time hosting #SundaySupper, so I’m beyond excited for this event!

Want to know what we’ll be sharing this Sunday? Below you will find a sneak peek of all the recipes that we have planned — as you’ll see, it’s an event you don’t want to miss!

Starters, Appetizers & Snacks

• Swiss Chard Pesto Turkey Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories
• Honey Pecan Baked Brie from Supper for a Steal
• Pinenut stuffed Dates from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Glazed Pecans from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail from A Stack of Dishes
• Mini Curry Chicken Salad Phyllo Cups from The Weekend Gourmet
• Mushroom and Feta Bites from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Antipasti Bites from Blueberries And Blessings
• Spinach Dip in a Pumpernickel Bowl from The Foodie Patootie
• Parmesan and Mushroom Focaccia from Basic N Delicious

Soups, Salads & Sandwiches

• London Ritz’s Tea Sandwiches from My Cute Bride
• Mini Shrimp & Egg Salad Sandwiches from The ROXX Box
• Ham & Cheese Strata from Comfy Cuisine
• Broccoli Bacon Salad from Country Girl In The Village
• Chicken Salad on Endive from Magnolia Days
• Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pasta Salad from Ruffles & Truffles
• Creamy Asparagus Soup Shooters with Shrimp from Gourmet Drizzles
• Alphabet Soup from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Main Dishes

• Savory Cheesy Kale Tart with Chiles from Shockingly Delicious
• Penne Ala Vodka from I Run For Wine
• Easy Baked Ziti from Momma’s Meals
• French Country Flat Pie from Webicurean
• Crustless Spinach Quiche from Family Foodie

Cakes

• Vanilla Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Strawberry Shortcake Push Pops from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Mini Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting from Damn Delicious
• Coconut Rum Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
• No Bake Lemon Cheesecakes Shots {Two Ways} from Cravings of a Lunatic
• Japanese Wedding Cupcakes from NinjaBaking.com
• Baby Blue Cake Pops from Neighborfood
• Strawberry Scones from Vintage Kitchen

Cookies, Brownies & Dessert Bars

• Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Pink Lemon Curd from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Chocolate Covered Mcaroons from Gotta Get Baked
• Pastel Pizzelles from Growing Up Gabel
• Chocolate-Balsamic Macaroons from Foxes Love Lemons
• Raspberry Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies from In The Kitchen With KP
• Baklava Crisps from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• No Bake Cranberry Almond Chocolate Coconut Bars from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Fudgy Carob Brownies from Pies and Plots
• Pistachio Biscotti from Curious Cuisiniere

Sweet Treats

• Shortbread Maple Cream Tart from A Beautiful Bite
• Espresso Panna Cotta from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Pecan Tarts from Juanita’s Cocina
• Brigadeiros from Food Lust People Love
• Rosewater Raspberry Meringues from girlichef

Drink Recipes

• Slushy Mango Mojito from The Urban Mrs.
• Pretty in Pink Punch from Noshing With The Nolands
• Pink Lemonade from Peanut Butter and Peppers

Join our #SundaySupper Chat!

One of the best parts of #SundaySupper is our weekly Twitter chat. If you love food, you definitely want to join us! Just follow the hashtag #SundaySupper on Twitter this Sunday, April 21st at 7pm EST, and we’ll be chatting about food and fun for baby showers, bridal showers, and parties!

Want even more #SundaySupper? Follow our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for recipes that are sure to impress!

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