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Watermelon Lemonade
This watermelon lemonade might be the most refreshing summer drink ever! My recipe requires just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. Feel free to add mint to make watermelon mint lemonade!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 cups (2.5 qts)
Calories: 105 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 6 cups water divided
- 1 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice see note
- Additional sliced watermelon and sliced lemon for garnish optional
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup (236ml) of water with the granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place watermelon in a blender and puree until completely smooth and pureed.
- Pour watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Use a spatula to help nudge the juices through. Discard the pulp.
- Add simple syrup, lemon juice and remaining 5 cups (1.18L) of water to the pitcher and stir well. Chill in the refrigerator until cold (stir before serving) or pour over ice to serve immediately. Garnish with additional watermelon, lemon slices, or mint sprigs. Note that the watermelon will settle as the lemonade sits and you should always stir well before pouring.
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Notes
- This is about 5 lemons for me but will vary depending on your produce. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is strongly recommended over bottled. Be sure to strain out any seeds before adding to the lemonade.
- Throw an ounce of mint leaves in the saucepan when making your simple syrup. Let steep for 15 minutes after the sugar has dissolved. Strain out the mint leaves before adding the syrup to the lemonade.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Always stir before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
434IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10cups (2.5 qts)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 434IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.