Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
A hydrating summer sip blending watermelon’s natural sweetness with zesty lemon juice. Poured over ice and garnished with mint, it’s perfect for backyard gatherings or a refreshing cooldown.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 3 lb)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
1/2 cup granulated sugar, to taste
2 cups cold water
1 cup ice, plus more for serving
Pinch of fine sea salt (optional, enhances flavor)
Fresh mint sprigs, lemon slices, and watermelon wedges for garnish
Instructions
Trim rind and dice watermelon into 1-inch cubes; measure 8 cups.
Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until smooth and foamy.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing until pulp is nearly dry (about 4 cups juice).
Juice lemons to yield 1 cup; strain out seeds/pulp.
In a bowl, whisk sugar into lemon juice for 1–2 minutes until dissolved.
Pour lemon-sugar mixture into pitcher with watermelon juice. Add 2 cups cold water and a pinch of salt. Stir for 15–20 seconds until slightly frothy.
Add 1 cup ice and stir. Taste and adjust sweetness/water as desired.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to preference; add water for a lighter sip or sugar for a sweeter version.
Use a hand blender for faster pureeing; strain pulp thoroughly for smoother texture.
Chill pitcher and glasses in advance for an extra refreshing drink.
Garnish suggestions: mint, lemon slices, watermelon wedges.