Watermelon Lemonade Summer Bliss (Printable)

Light, thirst-quenching beverage blending watermelon sweetness with zesty lemon for hot summer days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)

→ Sweetener

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

→ Liquids

04 - 2 cups cold water
05 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Garnish

06 - Lemon slices
07 - Fresh mint sprigs

# Step-by-step:

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.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The watermelon does all the heavy lifting for natural sweetness so you dont need much added sugar
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a fancy café
02 -
  • Room temperature watermelon blends easier than cold straight from the fridge
  • Letting it chill for at least an hour lets all the flavors meld together properly
03 -
  • A tiny pinch of salt actually makes all the flavors pop, I know it sounds weird but try it
  • If your lemonade tastes flat add another tablespoon of lemon juice before adding more sweetener

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