Watermelon Lemonade Summer Bliss (Printable)

Light, thirst-quenching summer beverage with natural watermelon sweetness and zesty fresh lemon, perfect for hot sunny days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)

→ Sweetener

03 - 1/3 cup sugar or agave syrup (adjust to taste)

→ Liquids

04 - 2 cups cold water
05 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - Lemon slices
07 - Fresh mint sprigs

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until smooth.
02 - Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp, if desired.
03 - Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar or agave syrup to the pitcher. Stir until the sweetener dissolves.
04 - Add the cold water and mix well. Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity as needed.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or serve immediately over ice.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This drink turns an ordinary afternoon into something that feels like a vacation
  • Kids go absolutely crazy for it but adults find themselves stealing sips too
02 -
  • The drink separates over time so just give it a quick stir before serving if it's been sitting
  • Room temperature lemons yield significantly more juice than cold ones so plan accordingly
03 -
  • Buy an extra watermelon cube and freeze it in single serving portions for impromptu lemonade cravings
  • The strained pulp is incredible added to smoothies so absolutely don't throw it away

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