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Two watermelon lemonades served in mason jars with watermelon wedges on the rim
Recipe

Homemade Watermelon Lemonade

Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jaclyn
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Cool Time 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Watermelon lemonade is a light and refreshing summertime drink that is easy to make with fresh watermelon, lemons, and sugar.

Equipment

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.
    2 image collage: on left, saucepan with sugar and water. On right, sauce pan with water and sugar that has dissolved.
  • Puree watermelon slices in a blender and until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove any seeds or pulp.
    3 image collage: on left- chopped watermelon in blender. In middle - pureed watermelon in blender. On right: watermelon puree going through mesh strainer.
  • Add the 3 cups of watermelon puree, cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups of water to a pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
    Glass pitcher of watermelon lemonade.
  • 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.
    Watermelon lemonade being poured from pitcher into glass garnished with fresh watermelon.

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Two watermelon lemonades served in mason jars with watermelon wedges on the rim

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