Watermelon Lemonade is a refreshing spin on the traditional summer favorite. Just pop the ingredients into your blender and puree, strain and pour over ice. Sip and repeat.

close up of glasses with watermelon lemonade.

What has 4 ingredients and is refreshingly delicious?

Two words: Watermelon. Lemonade.

We are a lemonade loving family. If it’s summertime, there’s always some form of lemonade in our fridge. Over the years I’ve made a few variations like this vanilla gem or the always favorite honey lavender. Last month I shared my “old fashioned” recipe and while making it, I thought about making a watermelon version. Simplified. 

watermelon lemonade served in glasses wit mint

A refreshing lemonade that can be easily whipped up after a day out on the lake. One that didn’t require making a simple syrup or much effort at all. Who doesn’t like the idea of just throwing everything into a blender and (theoretically) pouring it over ice?

watermelon lemonade ingredients

To Make This Watermelon Lemonade You Will Need:

  • watermelon
  • lemon juice
  • powdered sugar
  • water
  • fresh mint for serving

cubed watermelon in blender

Add 1 pound fresh seedless watermelon into your blender. You’ll need a large enough blender that will hold 8 cups or more.

pouring lemon juice into blender

To the watermelon, add 1 cup fresh lemon juice.

powdered sugar and water in blender

Then measure and add 1 cup powdered sugar and 6 cups cold water.

all ingredients in the blender

Secure the lid of your blender and blend on high until everything is incorporated.

pureed watermelon lemonade

That color tho!

strain watermelon lemonade through mesh strainer

Set a mesh strainer over a large bowl with a spout and strain the watermelon lemonade. Discard the pulp and either chill until ready to serve or…

pitcher of watermelon lemonade

Pour the watermelon lemonade into a large pitcher and serve immediately.

Note: before serving, I recommend tasting and adjust the lemonade to your preference. Like it more lemony? Add more  (1/4 to 1/2 cup more) lemon juice. Love a super sweet lemonade? Up the powdered sugar. Easy-peasy.

pour watermelon lemonade over ice

To serve, simply fill a glass to the top with ice and pour that refreshing liquid gold over top. For a pop of color try adding a sprig of fresh mint to each glass. Deliciously fresh and thirst quenching. Tastes like the best of summer.

Want a boozy lemonade?

Add 1-1/2 to 2 ounces silver tequila to make this an adult lemonade.

Enjoy! And if you give this Watermelon Lemonade recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Fresh mint in glass of watermelon lemonade.

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Yield: 8 servings

Watermelon Lemonade

Watermelon Lemonade is a refreshing spin on the traditional summer favorite. Just pop the ingredients into your blender and puree, strain and pour over ice. Sip and repeat.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 1 cup lemon juice, more or less to taste
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, more or less to taste
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 8 sprigs fresh mint, for serving

Instructions 

  • Into an 8 cup blender, add the watermelon, lemon juice, powdered sugar and water.
  • Secure the lid and process until smooth.
  • Set a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl (if chilling first) and strain the watermelon lemonade. This will catch any unwanted pulp.
  • Taste and adjust to your preference. i.e more lemon juice for tartness or more sugar for sweetness.
  • Chill until ready to serve or pour into a serving pitcher.
  • Fill glasses to the top with ice and pour the watermelon lemonade over top. Serve with a sprig of mint.

Notes

  • Be sure to taste test and adjust sweetness or tartness to your preference.
  • If storing in the fridge, you may need to stir it again before serving.
  • For an adult watermelon lemonade, add 1-1/2 to 2 ounces of tequila.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 59kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Sodium: 15mg, Sugar: 14g