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Watermelon Lemonade

Delightfully Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade for Hot Days

This Watermelon Lemonade is a deliciously refreshing drink perfect for hot days, combining watermelon, lemon juice, and sugar for hydration and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon Puree
  • 4 cups Fresh Watermelon Cut into cubes
Lemonade Base
  • 3 large Fresh Lemon Juice Squeezed from lemons
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 3 cups Cold Water For mixing
Optional Add-ins
  • Mint Leaves For garnish
  • Sparkling Water For a fizzy version

Equipment

  • Blender
  • saucepan
  • Pitcher
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the simple syrup by heating ½ cup of water with ½ cup of sugar until dissolved. Cool for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend 4 cups of watermelon cubes until smooth, then strain through a sieve to remove solids.
  3. Combine the watermelon puree, cooled syrup, juice from 3 lemons, and 3 cups of cold water in a pitcher.
  4. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, then pour over ice and garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Adjust sweetness to your preference and strain well for a smooth texture.

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