Description
This Watermelon Mint Lemonade is a refreshing and flavorful drink perfect for hot summer days. The combination of sweet watermelon, tangy lemon, and fresh mint creates a deliciously unique beverage that will keep you cool and hydrated.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Lemonade:
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 3–4 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- lemon slices and watermelon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Watermelon Mixture: In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, lemon juice, mint leaves, and sweetener. Blend until smooth.
- Strain and Chill: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp, if desired. Stir in the cold water and adjust sweetness as needed. Add ice cubes and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with mint leaves, lemon slices, or small watermelon wedges if desired. Serve cold.
Notes
- You can substitute sparkling water for still water for a fizzy twist.
- For a stronger mint flavor, muddle the mint leaves before blending.
- This recipe can also be turned into a cocktail by adding a splash of vodka or rum.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
