Description
Beat the heat with this refreshing Watermelon Lemonade! Combining sweet watermelon and zesty lemons, this drink is a summer essential that will cool you down and delight your taste buds. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a simple afternoon refreshment, it’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With vibrant colors and a burst of flavor, you’ll want to keep this recipe at the top of your summer drink list!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon chunks (about 1 small watermelon)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth.
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze fresh lemons to get about one cup of juice.
- Blend Together: Combine watermelon juice, lemon juice, sugar, and cold water in a blender. Blend until frothy (about 30 seconds).
- Strain if Desired: Optionally strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over them. Garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg