Description
This Watermelon Mint Lemonade is a refreshing and summery drink that combines the sweet juiciness of watermelon with the tang of fresh lemon juice and a hint of mint. Perfect for staying cool on hot days!
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Lemonade:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- ¼ cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1½ cups cold water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
For serving:
- ice cubes
- optional: lemon slices or watermelon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Blend Watermelon Mixture: In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, lemon juice, honey (or agave), and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
- Strain (Optional): Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the blended mixture into a pitcher and stir in the cold water. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with mint, lemon slices, or watermelon wedges.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, replace half the water with club soda just before serving.
- This lemonade can be used as a cocktail base by adding vodka or gin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
