Description
This Watermelon Lemonade is a refreshing and tangy drink perfect for hot summer days, combining the sweetness of fresh watermelon with the zesty kick of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
6 cups seedless watermelon
chopped
3 cups cold water
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar (optional
adjust to taste)
Ice
for serving
Fresh mint leaves
for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the chopped watermelon and cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove any pulp.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and sugar. Taste and adjust the sweetness if necessary.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Notes
For a more vibrant flavor, chill the watermelon before blending. You can also substitute honey or agave syrup for sugar, if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Watermelon Lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, lemonade recipe, fruit drink