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Watermelon Mint Lemonade (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Make the Simple Syrup
  2. Stir the lemon zest, sugar, mint leaves, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. 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.
  4. Turn the heat off, and pour the lemon mint syrup through a mesh sieve into a heat-safe container.
  5. Make the Watermelon Lemonade
  6. Purée the watermelon flesh in the blender until smooth. Pour it through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the pulp.
  7. Add the lemon syrup, lemon juice, and water to the pitcher and stir until well combined.
  8. Chill in the fridge covered with plastic wrap or a lid until ready to serve.
  9. 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

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

% 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.