5 from 27 votes
Watermelon Lemonade
Watermelon Lemonade blends chilled watermelon puree with fresh lemon juice, water, and sugar to create a refreshing summer beverage. Straining the watermelon ensures a smooth texture free of pulp, while fresh mint adds an aromatic touch. This lemonade balances fruity sweetness with tart lemon notes, making it a hydrating choice ideal for warm days or gatherings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon chilled (2 lbs after peeling, cubed, seedless
- 4 cups water cold
- 3/4 cup lemon juice chilled, fresh strained
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (more or less to taste)
- ice fresh for serving
- mint fresh for serving
Instructions
- Add watermelon to a blender and pulse until well pureed (there should be about 4 cups). Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
- In a large pitcher whisk together water, lemon juice and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Stir in pureed watermelon. Stir in ice and mint (alternately add ice and mint directly to individual cups and pour lemonade over). Store in refrigerator.
- *If you don't have time to chill the ingredients then just use more ice in place of some of the water.
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