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Watermelon lemonade on 2 glasses with lemon wedges and cut up watermelon in the background.

Watermelon Lemonade

Isabel
This easy watermelon lemonade is perfect for when you pick a watermelon that is not ripe enough and you want to enjoy a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 171 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Juicer or blender

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups watermelon cubes 1 whole large watermelon, peeled and cubed.
  • 4 Lemons About ⅔ cup juice.
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • Ice for serving
  • Mint or basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the watermelon in a blender and blend until pureed and liquified. Pour the juice through a fine mesh sieve and reserve.
    8 cups watermelon cubes
  • If using a masticating juicer, you will not need to strain the juice.
  • In a small sauce pan add the sugar and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
    ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup water
  • Juice the lemons and combine them with the watermelon juice.
    4 Lemons
  • Stir in the simple syrup and chill in the fridge for about 1 hour.
  • Serve over ice and garnish with mint or basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 4gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 1754IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword watermelon lemonade
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