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Watermelon Mint Lemonade
Watermelon Mint Lemonade
This watermelon mint lemonade is super easy to make and is so refreshing on a hot summer day. This is one of those recipes you’ll want to tinker around with to find the right flavor combination for your tastes. For example, the amount of water you need to add will vary depending on how juicy the watermelon is and how strong you want the flavor to be.
Ingredients
Mint Simple Syrup Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup mint leaves tightly packed, fresh, stems removed and crushed
Remaining Ingredients:
- 6 cup watermelon fresh, cut into chunks
- ¾ cup lemon juice fresh, about 6-8 medium lemons
- ½ cup water cold, (plus more, if needed)
- ½ cup mint leaves fresh, tightly packed with stems removed
- Ice to serve
Instructions
- To prepare the simple syrup, add the sugar, water and crushed mint to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, approximately 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain to remove mint leaves. Set aside to cool.
- Add watermelon chunks, fresh lemon juice, and cold water to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer to remove any larger particles. Taste and sweeten with the cooled mint-infused simple syrup, as desired.
- Bruise one-half cup fresh mint leaves with fingers to release oils and add to a large glass pitcher or jar. Top with the watermelon mixture and stir to combine. To serve, pour over ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lemon. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
The watermelon adds a lot of sweetness, however, so you may not wish to sweeten it further. It really depends on how sweet or tart you want the final results to be.
If you are serving this recipe outside on a warm day, make extra so you can freeze some into ice cubes or an ice ring (if serving in a punch bowl). Using ice cubes made of the beverage you are serving rather than plain water will prevent watered-down drinks as the day or evening progresses.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 31g (10%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 234mg (7%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 27g (30%)Vitamin A: 1106IU (22%)Vitamin C: 26mg (32%)Calcium: 27mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
