Description
A refreshing and tangy Watermelon Lemonade made with fresh watermelon, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar, perfectly chilled and ideal for quenching your thirst on a hot day.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend Watermelon: Blend the watermelon chunks in a blender until smooth, creating a fresh watermelon puree.
- Juice Lemons: Squeeze the lemons to extract about one cup of fresh lemon juice, ensuring no seeds get into the juice.
- Strain Puree: Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove pulp and achieve a smooth liquid.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the granulated sugar and cold filtered water into the watermelon juice, adjusting the sweetness according to your taste preference.
- Chill: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve cold.
- Serve: Pour the watermelon lemonade over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired for an extra refreshing touch.
Notes
- Adjust sugar amount based on the sweetness of the watermelon and personal preference.
- For a fizzy twist, substitute cold water with sparkling water.
- Use seedless watermelon to avoid bits in the drink or strain thoroughly.
- Mint leaves add a refreshing aroma but are optional.
- Chilling for longer enhances flavor blending but can be served immediately if needed.
