Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Watermelon Lemonade that combines the sweet juiciness of watermelon with the tartness of fresh lemon juice. Perfect for hot summer days, this drink is sweetened to taste and served chilled with optional mint garnish for a cooling effect.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend Watermelon: Place the cubed seedless watermelon into a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Juice Lemons: Squeeze fresh lemons to extract about one cup of lemon juice, ensuring no seeds are included.
- Strain Watermelon Juice: Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove any pulp and create a smooth liquid.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the strained watermelon juice with granulated sugar and cold filtered water, adjusting the amount of sugar according to your preferred sweetness.
- Chill: Place the lemonade in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the watermelon lemonade over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired for an extra refreshing touch.
Notes
- Adjust sugar quantity based on the sweetness of the watermelon and personal preference.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add lemon zest during blending.
- Mint leaves add a refreshing aroma and taste but can be omitted if unavailable.
- This lemonade is best served immediately after chilling for optimal freshness.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator but stir before serving as ingredients may settle.
