Description
Watermelon Lemonade is the quintessential summer refresher, bursting with the sweet and tangy flavors of ripe watermelon and zesty lemons. This vibrant drink is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser at any gathering—perfect for sipping poolside or enjoying at a backyard barbecue. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up this delightful beverage in no time, bringing the taste of summer right to your glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 3 large lemons)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste) or 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cups cold water (or sparkling water for fizz)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Blend the cubed watermelon until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a silky texture if desired.
- In a pitcher, mix lemon juice, sugar (or honey), and cold water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Combine the strained watermelon juice with the lemonade base. Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg