Description
Watermelon Lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment that combines the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the zesty tang of fresh lemons. This delightful drink is perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot day and can be easily customized with mint or a splash of your favorite spirit. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or enjoying a cozy evening, this vibrant beverage will impress your guests and brighten any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into chunks, removing seeds if necessary.
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze lemons until you have about half a cup of lemon juice.
- Blend: Add watermelon chunks and 1 cup of cold water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp.
- Combine: Stir in lemon juice and sugar until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more sugar or lemon juice as desired.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least an hour or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg