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Watermelon Lemonade Best Easy Summer Drink

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Watermelon Lemonade is a refreshing homemade summer drink made with juicy watermelon, fresh lemon juice, and ice. Sweet, tangy, fruity, and vibrant, it is perfect for parties, picnics, cookouts, brunches, and hot afternoons.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups seedless watermelon cubes
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 to 6 tablespoons sugar or honey
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 3 cups ice cubes
  • Lemon slices for garnish
  • Fresh mint optional

Instructions

  1. Add watermelon cubes to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if desired.
  4. Pour into a large pitcher.
  5. Add lemon juice.
  6. Stir in sugar or honey until dissolved.
  7. Add cold water and mix well.
  8. Taste and adjust sweetness.
  9. Add ice cubes.
  10. Chill or serve immediately.
  11. Garnish with lemon slices and mint.

Notes

  • Use ripe seedless watermelon for best flavor.
  • Fresh lemon juice gives brightest taste.
  • Add sparkling water for fizzy version.
  • Freeze leftovers into popsicles.
  • Best served very cold.
  • Natural separation is normal, stir before serving.
  • Use less water for stronger flavor.
  • Reduce sugar if watermelon is very sweet.

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