Description
Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Watermelon Lemonade recipe. Made with fresh watermelon, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of sweetness, it’s the perfect drink for a hot day.
Ingredients
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Watermelon Lemonade:
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 3 cups cold water
- ice cubes for serving
- optional lemon and watermelon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Blend Watermelon: Place watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the purée through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.
- Prepare Lemonade: Add lemon juice, sugar, and cold water to the pitcher; stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices or watermelon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For a naturally sweeter version, skip the sugar if your watermelon is very ripe.
- For a sparkling twist, replace some of the water with chilled sparkling water just before serving.
- Fresh mint leaves also make a refreshing garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
