Description
A refreshing homemade watermelon lemonade that combines fresh watermelon, freshly squeezed lemons, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for hot summer days, this vibrant drink is easy to prepare and serves eight with an option to use sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Lemonade
- 4 cups fresh watermelon (cut into cubes)
- 8 fresh lemons
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (or use liquid honey)
- 4 cups water (or use sparkling water)
- Ice
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Chop the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, carefully removing the peel and any large seeds to ensure a smooth blend.
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze the lemons to extract fresh lemon juice, ensuring no seeds are included.
- Blend the Ingredients: Combine the watermelon cubes, lemon juice, and simple syrup or honey in a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher, removing pulp and solids. You should yield about 4 cups of watermelon lemonade concentrate.
- Serve: Mix the watermelon lemonade concentrate with an equal amount of cold water in a large pitcher and add ice. Optionally, serve by adding 1/2 cup concentrate to individual glasses filled with ice, then topping up with water or sparkling water. Garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
- You can substitute simple syrup with honey for a natural sweetener option.
- Using sparkling water instead of regular water adds a delightful fizz to the lemonade.
- Straining ensures a smooth texture without pulp or seeds.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup or honey to taste.
- Keep the watermelon chilled for cooler, more refreshing lemonade.
