Description
Refreshing and flavorful, this Watermelon Lemonade is the perfect summer drink to beat the heat. Made with fresh watermelon, lemon juice, and a hint of mint, it’s a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Simple Syrup:
- 1 and 1/2 cups (298g) granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups (340ml) water
- 2 1″ strips lemon peel
Watermelon Lemonade:
- 8 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 3 cups (681ml) water (cold)
- 1 and 3/4 cups (171ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- lemon slices (garnish, optional)
- watermelon wedges (garnish, optional)
- fresh mint sprigs (garnish, optional)
Instructions
- For the Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon peel. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and set aside to cool for at least 1 hour before use. Once cool, strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard lemon peel.
- Use at once, or cover and store in the refrigerator until needed, up to 2 weeks.
- For the Watermelon Lemonade: Place the watermelon in a blender or food processor and pulse until well pureed. Pour through a fine mesh strainer and into a large bowl.
- In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup, watermelon juice, water, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- When ready to serve, fill tall glasses halfway with ice. Pour the watermelon lemonade on top of the ice, and garnish each glass with a tiny wedge of watermelon, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint, if using. Serve at once!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon Lemonade, Lemonade Recipe, Summer Drink, Watermelon Drink
