Description
Refreshing watermelon lemonade is the perfect summer drink to cool off on a hot day. This easy-to-make drink combines the sweetness of watermelon with the tartness of lemon for a delightful beverage.
Ingredients
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Watermelon syrup:
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 cups watermelon pieces
For the lemonade:
- Watermelon syrup
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint sprigs, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon Syrup: In a blender, combine lemon juice, water, sugar, and watermelon pieces. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
- Make Lemonade: In a pitcher, combine the watermelon syrup, cold water, and ice cubes. Stir well to combine. Serve the lemonade over ice with lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish.
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter lemonade, you can adjust the amount of sugar in the watermelon syrup.
- For a fun twist, try adding a splash of vodka or rum to make a refreshing cocktail.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg