Refreshing Watermelon Pink Lemonade Recipe Easy Homemade Summer Drink
A refreshing summer drink blending the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon with the bright zing of fresh lemons, perfect for cooling off on hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 600g)
- 4 to 5 medium-sized fresh lemons (about 1 cup or 240 ml lemon juice)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g), adjust to taste
- 4 cups cold water (960 ml)
- Ice cubes, to serve
- Fresh mint leaves (optional), for garnish
- Lemon slices (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (600g) of seedless watermelon into cubes and remove any seeds.
- Place the watermelon cubes into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher to remove pulp.
- Roll lemons on the countertop, cut in half, and squeeze out about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lemon juice, avoiding seeds.
- In a large pitcher, combine 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar with 1 cup (240 ml) warm water and stir until sugar dissolves to make simple syrup.
- Add the strained watermelon juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the simple syrup and stir gently.
- Pour in the remaining 3 cups (720 ml) of cold water, stir well, and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher or glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.
Notes
Use ripe, juicy seedless watermelon for best flavor. Making a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in warm water prevents gritty texture. Strain the watermelon puree for a smooth drink if preferred. Chill lemonade before serving and add ice cubes just before drinking to avoid dilution. Variations include adding fresh basil or mint, using sparkling water for fizz, or substituting natural sweeteners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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