Description
A refreshing watermelon lemonade that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant flavors and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup lemon juice (from 5-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 6 cups watermelon (cubed)
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint
- Watermelon wedges
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice, sugar, and water to a 32-ounce or larger pitcher.
- Stir for about a minute until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the cubed watermelon to a high-speed blender and blend on high until completely pureed, 30 seconds to a minute.
- Combine the watermelon juice with the lemonade and stir until fully mixed. If desired, pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any residual pulp.
- Pour lemonade into ice-filled glasses and garnish with fresh mint, watermelon, and/or lemon slices.
Notes
Adjust sweetness according to personal preference and use ripe watermelon for the best flavor. Chill the lemonade before serving for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg