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Watermelon Lemonade

Watermelon lemonade is a refreshing summer drink made by blending ripe watermelon with fresh lemon juice and sweetener, then straining the mixture for a smooth beverage. The final appearance is a vibrant, pink-hued liquid with a slightly frothy top, served chilled with optional garnishes for an icy-cold, thirst-quenching experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed seedless or seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2-3 lemons
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar adjust to taste
  • to taste N/A ice cubes optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Jug or pitcher
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Place the watermelon cubes into the blender jar, ensuring not to overfill. Secure the lid tightly.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed
  2. Blend the watermelon on high speed until smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds. The mixture should be evenly blended without chunks.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed
  3. Strain the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a large jug or bowl, pressing gently with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed
  4. Add the fresh lemon juice and honey (or sugar) to the strained watermelon juice. Stir well until the sweetener dissolves completely and the mixture is uniform.
    1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup honey or sugar
  5. Transfer the mixture to a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. To serve, pour over glasses filled with ice cubes if desired and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves for presentation.
  6. Serve the watermelon lemonade cold, enjoying the vibrant color and refreshing flavor that captures the essence of summer.