Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
This watermelon lemonade recipe combines fresh watermelon, lemon juice, mint, and sparkling water for an easy summer drink.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice about 6 lemons
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups fresh watermelon cubes seeds removed
- 10 –12 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
- 3 cups sparkling water
- Additional watermelon wedges or cubes for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add lemon juice, sugar, and mint leaves to a bowl or pitcher. Lightly muddle the mint with the back of a spoon or muddler to help release the oils and flavor. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Next, add watermelon cubes to a food processor or blender and puree until completely smooth. Run the watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer if you want a smoother texture.
- Add the watermelon puree to the lemon-mint mixture, then pour in the sparkling water and stir together.
- Add additional watermelon cubes, lemon slices, and fresh mint for garnish.
- Fill serving glasses with ice, pour in the watermelon lemonade, and serve immediately.
Notes
How to Store
- Fridge: Store your watermelon lemonade in an airtight pitcher in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the best fizz, wait to stir in the sparkling water until right before serving.
- Freezer: Freeze the lemonade base in ice cube trays for up to 2 months. Pop the cubes into a glass with sparkling water whenever you need a sip.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg