Watermelon Mint Lemonade (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
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Watermelon Mint Lemonade (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
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My chick-fil-a watermelon mint lemonade copycat recipe is the perfect combination of sweet watermelon and tangy lemons. It's one of my favorite summer drinks!
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Ingredients
Lemon Mint Simple Syrup
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Watermelon Mint Lemonade
- 6 cups fresh watermelon
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup lemon mint simple syrup
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Make the Simple Syrup
- Stir the lemon zest, sugar, mint leaves, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil, then turn the temperature to medium/medium low to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the color of the syrup turns yellow from the lemons, the sugar has completely dissolved, and the syrup is fragrant.
- Turn the heat off, and pour the lemon mint syrup through a mesh sieve into a heat-safe container.
- Make the Watermelon Lemonade
- Purée the watermelon flesh in the blender until smooth. Pour it through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the pulp.
- Add the lemon syrup, lemon juice, and water to the pitcher and stir until well combined.
- Chill in the fridge covered with plastic wrap or a lid until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice cubes or frozen watermelon cubes.
Notes
- We're using a homemade lemonade recipe for this refreshing summer drink, but you're more than welcome to use your favorite store bought version for a fast and easy beverage.
- Don't scoop too close to the rind! The watermelon tastes sour as it loses its color and becomes more white near the rind.
- You can muddle the mint within the drink itself if you want a hint of mint more than an entire mint syrup.
- No fresh mint? Use a couple of drops of mint extract. I mean that this stuff is powerful, 2-3 drops will be enough.
- Watermelon Mint Frosted Lemonade - swap the lemonade for a lemon sorbet and blend up the sorbet, watermelon, and lemon mint syrup in a blender until smooth. Serve cold!
- Watermelon Mint Limeade - use limes instead of lemons for both the syrup and the limeade. It'll be more tart from the limes.
- Watermelon Lemonade Popsicles - pour your lemonade into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.
- Make a yummy Watermelon Vodka Cocktail!
- Watermelon Mint Sunjoy - make this half lemonade-half sweetened iced tea recipe, then add the watermelon juice and lemon mint syrup!
- Watermelon Mint Iced Tea - use your favorite sweet tea instead of lemonade!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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