Fresh Watermelon Lemonade
A sweet and refreshing watermelon lemonade that captures the essence of summer in every sip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, diced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 2 cups water
- Ice
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your watermelon: Cut watermelon into manageable chunks — about 1-inch pieces.
- Blend and strain: In a blender, combine diced watermelon and one cup of the water. Blend until smooth.
- Squeeze those lemons: Roll fresh lemons on the countertop then squeeze into a bowl.
- Mixing it all together: In a pitcher, combine watermelon juice, lemon juice, sugar, and remaining water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Chill out: Let the mixture chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and garnish: Pour over ice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste and consider using coconut water or adding a splash of your favorite spirit for an adult twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon, lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, non-alcoholic drink