Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Drink

Name: Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 6 cups Watermelon (cubed); 1/2 cup Sugar syrup; 1/2 cup Lemon juice; 2 cups Ice cubes; 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 cup Sugar

Whether you are looking to add more freshness to your lemonade or more zing to your watermelon, this watermelon lemonade is a perfect summer treat. Sweet, light and refreshing - it's like summer in a drink.

Weather you looking to add more freshness to your lemonade or more zing to your watermelon, this watermelon lemonade is a perfect summer treat. Sweet, light and refreshing - it's like summer in a drink.

Two of our favorite things in summer are mint lemonade (also called nana limonada here) and watermelon juice. Sometimes, I mix the two up and make it a bit more refreshing. There is something about lemonade that really makes it so cooling and refreshing.

If you know summer in this part of the world, you will not be surprised when I tell you I have lemonade in the fridge 24/7. It's so hot that the kids walk into the house and want a cold drink. Often, instead of lemonade, I will make this watermelon lemonade. And, honestly the main reason is to use less sugar.

While you need to add sugar, I need a lot less sugar in a watermelon lemonade than in just plain lemonade. Because a watermelon is much sweeter.

Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Drink

Table of Contents

Ingredients and substitutes

Sugar Syrup - A sugar syrup is very handy to have when you need to make drinks. In fact, in summer, it's always ready in my fridge. It's basically just equal parts of water and sugar boiled until the sugar is dissolved.
Watermelon - The best watermelons are the ones that are bright red and juicy. A good practice, is to let the grocer cut and check so you know that you getting one that's good. You can't really keep watermelon for long, even it the fridge, perhaps 4 to 5 days. But, if you happen to buy more than you need, just cut the watermelon in cubes and throw them in the freezer. They last longer that way. And, the best way to use them, is to use them in this watermelon lemonade. Omit the ice in the recipe of course.

Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Drink

Do I have to sieve the drink?

Honestly, NO! But it does look nicer and it's smoother to drink. Having said that the pulp is good fiber and good for you.

Want a bright red color watermelon Lemonade?

If you are wondering why my lemonade has this pretty color, it's because I used frozen watermelon (remember I suggested to save the extra in the freezer above). That way, I omit the ice and use more watermelon. Voila!! pretty!!

Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Drink

It's really very simple and easy here's how

Make Sugar Syrup

Boil sugar and water until sugar is dissolved.
Cool.

Blend ingredients

Add all 4 ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust sweetness.
Strain over a sieve and serve.
Enjoy!

Storage

If you do not sieve the pulp out - it will last two days in the fridge.
If you sieve the pulp out - it will last 4 to 5 days in the fridge.

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Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Drink

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Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 2 mins

Total Time: 12 mins

Calories: 57kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 8 Cups

Description

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 8 Cups

Ingredients

Drink

6 cups (1 kg) Watermelon cubed6 cups (1 kg) Watermelon cubed
1/2 cup (120 ml) Sugar syrup1/2 cup (120 ml) Sugar syrup
1/2 cup (120 ml) Lemon juice1/2 cup (120 ml) Lemon juice
2 cups (2 cups) Ice cubes2 cups (2 cups) Ice cubes

Sugar Syrup

1/2 cup (120 ml) Water 1/2 cup (120 ml) Water
1/2 cup (100 g) Sugar1/2 cup (100 g) Sugar