Description
This Watermelon Lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher — sweet, tangy, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor. Perfect for BBQs, pool parties, or a relaxing afternoon in the sun!
Ingredients
Scale
Essential Ingredients:
- 5 to 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
- 2 cups ice-cold water
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (optional; substitute with honey or maple syrup if desired)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Watermelon slices
- Lemon or lime slices
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Cube the watermelon and juice the lemons and lime.
- Blend: In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, water, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, and agave nectar (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Strain (optional): For a smoother drink, strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish and serve: Pour into glasses with ice and garnish with mint leaves, watermelon slices, or citrus slices if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness depending on the ripeness of your watermelon and personal preference.
- For a fizzy version, replace 1 cup of water with sparkling water or soda water just before serving.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American / Summer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon Lemonade, Summer Drink, Fresh Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Non-Alcoholic Summer Beverage