Watermelon Lemonade
Watermelon Lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment, combining the juicy sweetness of ripe watermelon with the bright zing of fresh lemons. This easy-to-make drink is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying on a sunny afternoon. Its vibrant pink color and delightful taste will transport you to carefree summer days, making every sip feel like a celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon chunks
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water (or sparkling water for fizz)
Instructions
- Blend watermelon chunks until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Juice the lemons and add the lemon juice to the watermelon juice.
- Stir in sugar until dissolved, adjusting sweetness as desired.
- Add cold water or sparkling water and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with watermelon slices or lemon wheels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg