Watermelon Lemonade Summer Bliss (Printable Version)

A light, thirst-quenching beverage bursting with natural watermelon sweetness and zesty lemon, perfect for hot sunny days.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)

03 - 1/3 cup sugar or agave syrup (adjust to taste)

04 - 2 cups cold water

05 - Ice cubes, as needed

06 - Lemon slices

07 - Fresh mint sprigs

01 - Place the watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until smooth.

02 - Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp, if desired.

03 - Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar or agave syrup to the pitcher. Stir until the sweetener dissolves.

04 - Add the cold water and mix well. Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity as needed.

05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint before serving.

01 -

The natural sweetness from watermelon means you need way less added sugar than traditional lemonade
It comes together in under 15 minutes but tastes like something you would order at a fancy café

02 -

Sieving the watermelon puree makes a huge difference in texture, but I honestly skip it sometimes when I am in a hurry.
Frozen watermelon cubes work brilliantly as ice cubes that chill your drink without watering it down.

03 -

Add a pinch of salt to the finished drink. It sounds strange but it makes all the flavors pop and intensifies the watermelon taste.
If your watermelon is not sweet enough, blend in a few strawberries before straining for a natural sugar boost.