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Watermelon Lemonade

Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade to Beat the Summer Heat

Enjoy a vibrant Watermelon Lemonade, a perfect antidote to summer heat with its sweet and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Watermelon Juice
  • 1 medium seedless watermelon chilled, cut into cubes
For the Lemonade Mix
  • 4 cups cold water adjust based on desired sweetness
  • 1 cup fresh strained lemon juice from large lemons
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste, can substitute honey
Additional Ingredients
  • 3 cups ice can substitute with more cold water
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Pitcher
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by cutting chilled watermelon into cubes, discarding any seeds. Blend until smooth for about 30 seconds.
  2. Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, pressing down on the pulp to extract juice.
  3. In a pitcher, combine cold water, lemon juice, and sugar. Whisk for about 2 minutes until sugar dissolves.
  4. Gently stir in the strained watermelon juice into the pitcher. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pick a ripe, seedless watermelon; adjust sweetness to taste; serve chilled with ice added just before serving.

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