Sicilian Boobless Mama

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Happy Dolly Parton Day! 💖

In honor of the one and only country queen on September 25th, I am taking on the Pink Lemonade Challenge with a special Dolly-inspired recipe. Did you know that guests staying at Dollywood resorts get a complimentary pink lemonade every single day? 🍋🌸 Today, we are bringing that sweet, sparkly, and fabulous energy right into our kitchen!

Check out how to make this pretty-in-pink, glittery drink that’s sweet, refreshing, and just as iconic as Dolly herself. 

THE RECIPE

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 8 cups cold water (divided: 1 cup for syrup, 7 cups for the pitcher)
• 9 medium lemons (freshly squeezed to get 1 ½ cups of juice)
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon edible glitter dust (specifically Bakell Tinker Dust or any food-grade beverage glitter)
• Optional Southern Flair: 1 pint of fresh strawberries or raspberries (blended and strained) for a bright “Dolly Pink” color.
• Ice as needed

Directions

1. Make the Glitz Syrup: Mix the sugar and 1 cup of water in a small pot. Bring it to a boil while stirring until the sugar completely disappears. Turn off the heat. Stir your edible glitter directly into the warm syrup so it shimmers like liquid rhinestones. Let it cool.
2. Prep the Citrus: Roll the lemons on the counter using your hands to get the juices flowing. Cut them in half and squeeze them until you have 1 ½ cups of fresh juice. Strain out the seeds.
3. Bring the Glamour: Pour the 7 cups of cold water, the fresh lemon juice, and your glittering simple syrup into a clear glass pitcher. Stir well and watch the sparkle swirl. Add ice and serve!

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