Watermelon Lemonade Recipe Card
A refreshing summer drink that combines sweet watermelon with tangy lemons for the perfect thirst-quenching beverage.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh watermelon chunks (about half a medium watermelon)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 6-8 lemons)
- ⅓ cup honey or sugar (adjustable to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut watermelon into chunks and puree in a blender until smooth
- Strain watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp (optional)
- Squeeze lemons and strain juice to remove seeds
- In a large pitcher, combine watermelon puree, lemon juice, and sweetener
- Stir until sweetener dissolves completely
- Add cold water and stir to combine
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to meld
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint if desired
Notes
- For a sparkling version, substitute half the water with club soda just before serving
- Adjust sweetener to taste depending on the sweetness of your watermelon
- Store in refrigerator for up to 48 hours