Watermelon Lemonade Refreshingly Sweet (Print Version)
Light, thirst-quenching blend of sweet watermelon and zesty fresh lemon. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
→ Sweetener
03 - 1/3 cup sugar or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
→ Liquids
04 - 2 cups cold water
05 - Ice cubes, as needed
→ Garnish (optional)
06 - Lemon slices
07 - Fresh mint sprigs
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until smooth.
02 - Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp, if desired.
03 - Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar or agave syrup to the pitcher. Stir until the sweetener dissolves.
04 - Add the cold water and mix well. Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity as needed.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint before serving.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
- The natural sweetness means you can go lighter on added sugar than you think
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
02 -
- Frozen watermelon cubes work brilliantly as ice cubes that do not water down your drink
- A tiny pinch of salt transforms the drink from flat to professionally balanced
03 -
- Roll lemons firmly on the counter before juicing to maximize yield
- Use ripe watermelon at room temperature for the sweetest results