Homemade Unicorn Lemonade
This Homemade Unicorn Lemonade is a colorful, sparkling drink that’s as fun to make as it is to sip. With layers of pastel lemonade and a touch of edible glitter, it’s the perfect magical treat for parties, kids, or anyone who just needs a little sparkle in their day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4–6 lemons
- ¾ cup sugar adjust to taste
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Food coloring pink, blue, purple
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust optional
- Cotton candy rainbow candy, or lemon slices (for garnish)
- Optional Add-ins:
- Splash of club soda or lemon-lime soda for fizz
- Few drops of fruit extract like raspberry or blueberry
Instructions
- Make the lemonade base by stirring together lemon juice and sugar in a large pitcher until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add cold water and stir again. Taste and adjust for sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Divide the lemonade evenly into three jars or bowls. Tint each one with a drop of food coloring to create pastel shades of pink, blue, and purple. Stir gently.
- Fill your glasses halfway with ice. Slowly pour in one colored lemonade at a time, layering each gently using the back of a spoon to help keep the colors separate.
- Add edible glitter or shimmer dust to each drink for a magical sparkle. Swirl gently if you want a galaxy-like effect.
- Garnish each glass with cotton candy, lemon slices, rainbow sprinkles, or your favorite fun toppings. Add a paper straw and serve immediately while cold and colorful.