Description
Quench your thirst with this vibrant Watermelon Lemonade, packed with sweet watermelon and zesty lemon flavors. Perfect for hot summer days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon chunks (seedless)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water (or sparkling water)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut watermelon into chunks, discarding seeds if necessary.
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze lemons to obtain about one cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Blend Together: In a blender, combine watermelon chunks and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. For texture, pulse gently.
- Strain (Optional): For a smoother lemonade, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Sweeten: Gradually add sugar while stirring until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Chill & Serve: Add water to dilute as desired and stir well. Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with lemon slices or mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe watermelon for maximum sweetness. Substitute honey or agave syrup for granulated sugar if preferred. Add mint leaves or lime juice for extra flavor variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; stir before serving.