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Watermelon Lemonade

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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.
Course Drinks & Adult Beverages
Cuisine American
Keyword beverage, drink, lemonade, summer, watermelon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 59
Author Laurie McNamara

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
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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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Sodium: 15mg | Sugar: 14g