5 from 45 votes
Boozy Watermelon Lemonade
Boozy Watermelon Lemonade blends fresh watermelon and cucumber with lime and pineapple juice, enhanced by mint and a choice of rum or vodka. The mixture is pureed, strained, and chilled before serving with ice and garnish, creating a refreshing summer drink that balances fruity sweetness with citrus brightness. Adjust sweetness with syrup and serve over ice for a cool beverage suitable for gatherings or relaxing warm days.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
cups
Calories:
297 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds watermelon seeds removed and cut into chunks, flesh
- 1/4 English cucumber cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup mint leaves packed
- 1 cup lime juice or lemon juice, fresh
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 1/2 cups white rum coconut rum, vodka, or water for non-alcoholic
- 1/2 cup simple syrup or agave syrup for low calorie
Garnish:
- mint leaves
- cucumber sliced
- lime or lemon slices, slices
Instructions
- Add watermelon chunks, cucumber, lime juice, and mint to a blender, and puree until the mixture is smooth.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove any pulp and small pieces of leaves.
- Mix in the alcohol or water, and pineapple juice.
- After that, stir in the syrup a little at a time, to get to your desired sweetness level. Stir well to combine.
- For best results, refrigerate for at least one hour before serving, so the drink is chilled.
- Before serving, add the lime, cucumber slices, and some ice.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint. Serve.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Chill watermelon and cucumber before blending to keep the drink cool without too much ice.
- Substitute rum with coconut rum, vodka, or water to vary alcohol content or make a non-alcoholic version.
- Store leftover lemonade chilled and stir before serving as ingredients may settle.
- Freeze the mixture into ice cubes for an extra refreshing serve that won’t dilute the flavor.
- For larger gatherings, double or triple the recipe and prepare alcohol-free and alcoholic versions separately to accommodate all guests.
- If fresh watermelon is unavailable, watermelon juice from the store can be used though the flavor will differ slightly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
261mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
833IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 833IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.