Watermelon lemonade
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Watermelon lemonade
Description
The Watermelon lemonade recipe starts by blending peeled and diced watermelon, then straining it to remove seeds and pulp, resulting in a smooth juice. This juice is combined with freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and simple syrup adjusted to taste, creating a refreshing citrus-fruit drink. The final product is chilled to enhance its coolness and stirred again before serving.
This lemonade's flavor is a refreshing balance of natural sweetness from watermelon and a bright acidity from lemon juice. Serving it over ice with a sprig of mint adds aroma and further cools the palate. The texture is smooth without pulp due to the straining step.
Simple syrup used here can be prepared in advance by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over heat, optionally infusing mint leaves for a subtle herbal note. It stores well in the refrigerator and can be adjusted in quantity to control sweetness. This recipe is practical for summer gatherings or any time a hydrating drink is desired.
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon (peeled, diced volume/ weight)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup simple syrup (or more/less to taste), see notes
- mint for serving
- ice for serving
Instructions
- Put the watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine strainer to remove seeds and coarse pulp - you should get around 2 cups (480ml) of watermelon juice.
- Combine the strained watermelon juice, lemon juice, water and simple syrup and stir to mix. Adjust a little to taste as you feel needed, eg a little more simple syrup or water. Chill if not using immediately.
- Gently stir before serving over ice, garnished with mint.
Notes
- Simple syrup is made by heating equal parts sugar and water until sugar dissolves, then cooling and storing in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- For Mint Watermelon lemonade, infuse the syrup with fresh mint leaves by steeping them as the syrup cools, then strain before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4approx
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 641IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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