Description
Quench your thirst this summer with a refreshing Watermelon Lemonade that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. This easy-to-make drink captures the essence of summer in every vibrant pink sip. Ideal for barbecues or lazy afternoons by the pool, this delightful beverage will become your go-to refreshment. Serve it chilled over ice and garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water (sparkling optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare your watermelon by cutting it into chunks and removing seeds if necessary.
- Squeeze lemons until you have about half a cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a blender, combine watermelon chunks and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
- Stir in sugar until fully dissolved, then mix in cold water to taste.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg