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watermelon lemonade

Easy Fresh Watermelon Lemonade

5 from 1 vote
Refreshing, naturally sweet watermelon lemonade made from fresh fruit puree, tart lemon juice, and cold water. Ready in just 10 minutes for the ultimate summer drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed Look for a ripe, heavy melon
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice Squeezed from about 6-8 large lemons
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Adjust depending on the sweetness of the melon
  • 4 cups cold water Chilled for immediate serving
  • ice cubes For serving
  • fresh mint sprigs Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Blender For pureeing the fruit
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer To remove the pulp
  • 1 pitcher For mixing and serving
  • 1 Citrus juicer For juicing lemons

Method
 

  1. Place the cubed watermelon into a blender and process until completely smooth.
    blending fresh watermelon for lemonade
  2. Pour the blended fruit through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl to remove the pulp.
    straining blended watermelon puree
  3. Extract the juice from the fresh lemons, making sure to discard any seeds.
    squeezing fresh lemons with a citrus juicer
  4. Combine the watermelon juice, lemon juice, cold water, and sugar in a pitcher, stirring until dissolved.
  5. Pour the lemonade over glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 240gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Stir well before pouring because the natural fruit juices will separate over time.

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