Description
Refreshing watermelon lemonade blends summer’s sweetest flavors into one cool glass. Crisp citrus and juicy watermelon create a delightful drink you’ll crave on hot afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 4 cups (950 ml) watermelon, cubed, seedless
- 1 cup (240 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar or honey
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) water, cold
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 handful mint leaves, fresh
- Ice cubes, as needed
- 1 lemon, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Pulverize ripe watermelon chunks in a blender until completely smooth and liquefied.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher and carefully pour the watermelon puree through, extracting clear juice and eliminating any stringy pulp.
- Incorporate freshly pressed lemon juice and selected sweetener, whisking vigorously until the sugar or honey completely integrates with the liquid.
- Gradually introduce chilled water, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious blend of fruity flavors.
- Refrigerate the mixture for approximately 60 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their refreshing qualities.
- Fill serving glasses with crisp ice cubes, then gently pour the chilled watermelon lemonade over the ice.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with delicate mint sprigs and thin, translucent lemon rounds for a vibrant, sophisticated touch.
Notes
- Strain the watermelon puree thoroughly to achieve a silky-smooth texture without seeds or fibrous bits.
- Adjust sweetness gradually by adding sugar or honey in small increments, tasting as you go to prevent over-sweetening.
- For a low-sugar version, use stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of traditional sugar.
- Enhance flavor complexity by muddling fresh mint leaves directly in the pitcher before chilling, allowing herbs to infuse naturally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg