Melonade
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5
Melonade
Description
Melonade combines pureed watermelon with added water to dilute the intensity, then sweetens the mixture with sugar and adds acidity through lemon juice or lemon powder. The watermelon is diced carefully to remove black seeds, then blended until smooth. The mixture yields approximately two quarts of melonade, which can be chilled and served over ice. The drink balances the natural sweetness and freshness of watermelon with the tartness of lemon, providing a soothing and thirst-quenching flavor.
The simplicity of ingredients highlights the flavor of ripe watermelon while the lemon brightens and the sugar adjusts the sweetness to taste. It can be an alternative to lemonade or other fruit drinks at picnics or summer meals. Processing the puree well ensures a consistent texture.
Ingredients
- 5 cups watermelon pureed
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons True Lemon or 3/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Dice watermelon and be sure to remove all black seeds (white seeds are fine).
- Puree well in a blender until you have a nice smooth consistency.
- Measure out 5 cups of watermelon puree into a large pitcher, then add water, sugar, and lemon.
- Makes 2 quarts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 541IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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