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    Watermelon Lemonade

    Aug 6, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    This easy recipe for watermelon lemonade is made with fresh watermelon. This homemade fruit drink is a refreshing nonalcoholic choice for summer. It is a great way to use up leftover watermelon! Simply blend it up to get watermelon juice and mix the ingredients together.

    a glass pitcher and a glass tumbler of watermelon lemonade with fresh basil in it.

    It seems like when I get a big seedless watermelon we can never quite finish it. So, blending it up, straining the juice and making lemonade is the perfect solution!

    If you are looking for more refreshing summer drinks you might also enjoy my Easy Frozen Watermelon Margarita Mocktail, this Homemade Blackberry Lemonade, my Dunkin Copycat Brown Sugar Cream Cold Brew or my Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail recipes.

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    a glass pitcher and a glass tumbler of watermelon lemonade next to chunks of fresh watermelon.

    Ingredients

    • Seedless Watermelon
    • Lemon Zest
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Lemon Juice
    • Cold Water
    • Ice

    Instructions

    In a blender add cubed watermelon and lemon zest. Pulse until pureed. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a batter bowl or large bowl.

    In a microwave safe measuring cup or bowl heat water for 2 minutes. Add sugar and lemon juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool.

    In a large pitcher combine ice, the strained watermelon puree and the water mixture. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.

    Substitutions

    • Cantaloupe - you can substitute cantaloupe for watermelon
    • Lime Juice - you can use lime juice instead of lemon juice or a combination of both
    • Golden Melon - you can replace the watermelon with golden melon or honey dew melon. Or, use a mixture of melons.

    Variations

    • Spicy - add a pinch of cayenne pepper to give this drink a bit of kick
    • Basil - muddle some fresh basil leaves in the pitcher
    • Healthier - only use ½ cup granulated sugar. It will be less sweet and more tart.

    You may also want to make my other lemonade variations: Blueberry Lemonade, Blackberry Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade, or Lemon Lime Sports Drink.

    Supplies

    Storage

    If you aren't going to serve this drink right away mix everything together, but don't add the ice. Then right before serving you can add ice to the pitcher or just to the glasses.

    Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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    Watermelon Lemonade


    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This easy recipe for watermelon lemonade is made with fresh watermelon. This homemade fruit drink is a refreshing nonalcoholic choice for summer. It is a great way to use up leftover watermelon! Simply blend it up to get watermelon juice and mix the ingredients together.


    Ingredients

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    6 cups cubed Seedless Watermelon, rind removed & chilled
    1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
    3 cups Water
    1 Cup Granulated Sugar
    ¾ cup Lemon Juice
    Ice, to serve


    Instructions

    In a blender add cubed watermelon and lemon zest. Pulse until pureed. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a batter bowl or large bowl.

    In a microwave safe measuring cup or bowl heat water for 2 minutes. Add sugar and lemon juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool.

    In a large pitcher combine ice, the strained watermelon puree and the water mixture. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Drinks
    • Method: Blender
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

    Keywords: easy, fresh, homemade, blended, juice, fruit, drinks, refreshing, non alcoholic, summer, watermelon, lemon

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    FAQ

    What happens when you mix watermelon and lemon?

    You get a refreshing drink that is super hydrating and delicious. You could blend the watermelon and leave the pulp, but I prefer to drain it through a fine mesh strainer. Then add the lemon juice to get a non alcoholic summer drink.

    What does watermelon lemonade taste like?

    It is the perfect mixture of sweet and tangy. The watermelon and sugar make the drink have a sweet taste and then the lemon gives it just enough tartness.

    What can I do with leftover watermelon?

    Make watermelon lemonade. It's the perfect way to use up leftover cubed watermelon and have a refreshing drink to serve.

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