Description
Quench your thirst this summer with homemade watermelon lemonade! This delightful beverage combines the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the tangy zest of fresh lemons, creating a drink that’s both refreshing and vibrant. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply lounging by the pool, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Blend seedless watermelon until smooth; strain if desired for a smoother texture.
- Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain about one cup of lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, combine watermelon puree, lemon juice, and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add cold water and mix thoroughly; taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill. Serve over ice with mint leaves if using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg