Fresh Watermelon Lemonade
This refreshing watermelon lemonade is the perfect five-ingredient summer drink. With ripe watermelon, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness, it’s an easy, cooling recipe made for warm days.
Equipment
- Blender
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Pitcher
- Citrus Juicer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed preferably seedless and chilled
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice from about 3 to 4 lemons
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 2 cups cold water
- ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon in a blender until smooth and juicy.
- Optional: strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp.
- Juice the lemons and combine with sugar in a pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add the watermelon juice and cold water. Stir until well mixed.
- Serve over ice with optional garnish of lemon slice and mint.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 110
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Potassium: 180mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 24g
- Vitamin A: 865 IU
- Vitamin C: 18mg
- Calcium: 15mg
- Iron: 0mg
- Use ripe watermelon for maximum sweetness and natural flavor.
- Fresh lemon juice is ideal, but bottled can be used in a pinch.
- Strain the juice if you prefer a smooth, pulp-free texture.
- Add sparkling water for a fizzy twist or mint leaves for extra freshness.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 4 days for best flavor.
- For a naturally sweet version, try honey or agave syrup instead of sugar.
- Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for use in smoothies or chilled drinks.