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Close-up watermelon lemonade with lemon and mint
Sophie Lane

Watermelon Lemonade

This Watermelon Lemonade recipe blends juicy watermelon and fresh lemon juice for a naturally sweet, tangy, and refreshing summer drink. Quick to prepare, customizable with sugar-free or cocktail variations, and perfect for BBQs, pool parties, or everyday hydration.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups ripe watermelon chunks seeds removed
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice about 3–4 lemons
  • 2 –3 cups cold water or sparkling water
  • 2 –3 tbsp honey sugar, or stevia (optional, adjust to taste)
  • Ice cubes or watermelon ice cubes for serving
  • Fresh mint or lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine mesh sieve (optional)
  • Pitcher
  • Ice cube trays (if making watermelon ice cubes)

Method
 

  1. Cut watermelon into chunks and remove seeds.
  2. Blend the watermelon until smooth. Strain through a sieve if you prefer a smoother juice.
  3. Juice lemons and add to the watermelon juice in a pitcher.
  4. Stir in cold water or sparkling water to dilute to taste.
  5. Add sweetener if desired, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  6. Serve over ice or watermelon ice cubes. Garnish with mint and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gPotassium: 270mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17g

Notes

No Sugar Version: Skip sweeteners or use stevia/monk fruit.
Slushie Variation: Freeze watermelon cubes, then blend with lemon juice and ice.
 

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