Ingredients
– 4 cups ripe watermelon, cubed and seeded
– 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
– 2 cups cold water
– Ice cubes (for serving)
– Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
– Lemon slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Fresh Watermelon Lemonade is straightforward and enjoyable. Follow these easy steps to make your refreshing drink:
1. Prepare the Watermelon: Start by cutting the watermelon into cubes, removing any seeds. You can chill the watermelon cubes in the refrigerator to enhance the drink’s refreshing factor.
2. Juicing the Lemons: Squeeze fresh lemons to gather about 1/2 cup of juice. Ensure there are no seeds in the juice.
3. Blend the Watermelon: In a blender, add the watermelon cubes. Blend until the watermelon is completely liquefied.
4. Strain (Optional): For a smoother lemonade, you can strain the blended watermelon juice through a sieve or cheesecloth to remove pulp.
5. Mix with Lemon Juice and Sugar: In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved completely.
6. Add Water: Pour in 2 cups of cold water and mix well. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired, adding more sugar if necessary.
7. Chill the Lemonade: Let the watermelon lemonade chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
8. Serve Over Ice: Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes.
9. Garnish (Optional): Add mint leaves and lemon slices for an elegant finishing touch.
10. Enjoy Your Drink: Sip and savor the freshness of your homemade watermelon lemonade!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 cups
- Calories: 80 kcal (per serving)
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1g