Pink lemons are a visually striking citrus fruit with a mildly tart and citrusy flavor, accompanied by a pink-hued flesh. Their juicy and slightly grainy texture makes them ideal for creating vibrant pink lemonade, adding a colorful garnish to cocktails, enhancing salad dressings, or infusing their unique essence into various culinary creations.
 
Taste Profile: Similar to a regular lemon but with a slightly milder and sweeter flavor. It has a subtle grapefruit-like undertone.
 
Texture Profile: The flesh is juicy and tender, often with few to no seeds, and has a distinctive pinkish hue. The skin is smooth with a yellow exterior that develops pink streaks as it ripens.
 
How to Ripen Quickly: Pink lemons are typically harvested when they show their characteristic pink blush. They don't significantly ripen further off the tree.
 
How to Keep Fresh Longest: Store Pink lemons in the refrigerator crisper drawer for up to two weeks.
 
Drink Recipes:
Pink Lemonade: Squeeze fresh Pink lemons and combine the juice with water and sugar (or sweetener) to your liking. The natural pink color makes it visually appealing.
Pink Lemon & Rosemary Gin Fizz: Muddle fresh rosemary with Pink lemon juice, then shake with gin, simple syrup, and egg white (optional). Top with soda water.
 
Meal Recipes:
Pink Lemon Vinaigrette: Whisk together Pink lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper for a bright salad dressing.
Pink Lemon Bars: Use Pink lemon juice and zest in a classic lemon bar recipe for a slightly milder and visually appealing treat.