Watermelon Lemonade
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Homemade watermelon lemonade is a light and refreshing summer drink that’s easy to make with 3 ingredients: fresh watermelon, lemons, and sugar.
My family loves watermelon. We enjoy watermelon fruit salad and this fresh watermelon lemonade recipe throughout the summer months.
Perfectly sweet and tangy, this refreshing summer drink tastes like a cross between fresh watermelon juice and homemade lemonade. The flavors of sweet watermelon and tart lemonade combine for the most refreshing summer drink – perfect for hot summer days. Make a pitcher to enjoy at home or for your next summer party, BBQ, or bridal shower!
Ingredient Notes
This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
- Watermelon – Half a regular watermelon or a whole seedless watermelon. Enough for 6-7 cups of cubed watermelon.
- Lemons – You will need 2 or 3 lemons to get ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Sugar – start with ½ cup sugar, you can always add more to taste.
- Cold water
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Homemade Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups water divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ medium-sized watermelon cubed (approx. 6-7 cups)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice about 2-3 large lemons
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, make a simple syrup by bringing ½ cup water and sugar to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium-low and simmer until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Puree watermelon slices in a blender and until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove any seeds or pulp.
- Add the 3 cups of watermelon puree, cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups of water to a pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. To serve, pour over glass of ice cubes and garnish with a wedge of watermelon, if desired.
Notes
- If the beverage sits for a while it will separate a bit, so give it a quick stir before serving.
- For a lighter drink replace the sugar with your favorite sugar substitute.
- Turn this into a tasty watermelon lemonade cocktail by adding a splash of vodka or rum.
- Use a lemon squeezer to get the most juice out of your lemons.
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