Ultimate Watermelon Lemonade Recipe for a Refreshing Summer

This Watermelon Lemonade is the perfect thirst-quencher for summer, balancing sweet and tart flavors in a refreshing drink.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 glasses

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

6 cups Seedless Watermelon Choose a ripe watermelon for the best flavor.
4 cups Cold Water Ensure it’s chilled for optimal taste.
1 cup Fresh Strained Lemon Juice Use large lemons for maximum juice yield.
½ to ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness according to taste, or use honey.

For Serving

as needed Ice Use plenty to keep the lemonade refreshingly cool.
as needed Fresh Mint Optional, but highly recommended for garnish.

Equipment

blender
Fine mesh strainer
large pitcher
Spatula
tall glasses

Method

Preparation Steps

Chop approximately 6 cups of ripe, seedless watermelon into small chunks. Blend on high for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Strain the watermelon puree using a fine mesh strainer to separate juice from pulp, yielding about 4 cups of watermelon juice.
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of lemon juice with ½ to ¾ cup of sugar, and gradually stir in 4 cups of cold water.
Gently mix in the watermelon juice until well combined.
Serve in tall glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill the ingredients before mixing. Adjust sweetness based on preference, and try variations with herbs or fruit blends.

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