Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

This Watermelon Lemonade Recipe is fresh, fruity, and refreshing, combining sweet watermelon, bright lemon juice, cold water, and a touch of sweetener. Perfect for summer gatherings, cookouts, brunches, or everyday hydration.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: glasses

Calories: 70kcal

Author: Lora

Cost: 2

Equipment

Blender
fine mesh sieve optional
large pitcher
mixing spoon
serving glasses

Ingredients

6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups cold water
2-4 tbsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup, to taste
1 pinch fine salt
ice, for serving
fresh mint (optional)
lemon wheels (optional)
watermelon wedges (optional)

Instructions

Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain the watermelon juice through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother lemonade, or leave it unstrained for a pulpy fresh-fruit texture.
Pour the watermelon juice into a large pitcher.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, cold water, sweetener, and a small pinch of salt.
Taste and adjust. Add more lemon juice for tartness, more sweetener for softness, or more water if the flavor feels too strong.
Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Serve over ice with mint, lemon wheels, or small watermelon wedges.

Notes

For a no-sugar version, use extra-sweet watermelon and omit the sweetener. For Watermelon Lemonade Soda, replace 1 cup of water with sparkling water just before serving. For a concentrate version, use 8 cups watermelon, 1 cup lemon juice, sweetener to taste, and only 1/2 cup water. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and stir before serving, as fresh watermelon juice naturally separates.

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