This watermelon lemonade is delicious and refreshing. It is a perfect summer and party drink for both adults and children.
I posted a picture of chopped watermelon on my Instagram and asked my followers to guess what I would be making with it. The incentive was that the winner would win a copy of my party E-Cookbook. You would be happy to know I had some few guesses but one correct answer… Tadah!! You will be making watermelon lemonade she said. If you are reading this, thank you for participating in my little game. You are a worthy winner.
Back to this watermelon lemonade recipe, what is not to love about watermelon? My friend gave me a large watermelon recently and after eating half of it on its own, I thought to put the remaining to another good use. Also, I had three large juicy lemons which needed using ASAP.
Are you thinking what I am thinking? If life gives you lemons and you already have watermelon, why not make some watermelon lemonade?
I must warn you not to drink this watermelon lemonade with a straw, you would finish a litre before you realise you have to share this refreshing drink with others. Watermelon lemonade is made with 3 simple ingredients lemon, sugar, watermelon and some ice. It is an absolute delight, super tasty and refreshing.
This recipe is perfect for both young and old. To make the watermelon lemonade alcoholic, add some vodka, rum or gin and make some watermelon cocktail…. oh yum yum.
What do I need for watermelon lemonade
Watermelon
Sugar
Water
Lemon juice
Ice
Mint
How to make watermelon lemonade
Cut the watermelon into 2 then slice to manageable segments, dice the watermelon. You will need about 6 cups for this recipe.
Blend watermelon in a power blender and pass the juice through a tiny mesh. You can eat the pulp if you wish or add a bit to the watermelon juice.
Place a small saucepan on medium heat, add sugar and water to make syrup.
Add the lemonade juice to a pitcher, then add the lemon juice. Stir in the sugar syrup, add some ice and finish it off with some mint leaves.
Tips
If watermelon juice becomes cloudy after sieving, there is a probability that you haven’t sieved it through a tiny mesh and some pulp has escaped into the juice. There is nothing to worry about as it doesn’t affect the taste. If you want, you can sieve it again but this time using the tiniest hole sieve you may have.
Watermelon will separate and sink to the bottom if left to sit for a while. Nothing to fret about, just give it a quick stir and drink up.
Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon cubes
- ½ cup Water
- 1/3 cup lemon juice use more if desired
Simple Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
To serve
- 3 cups Ice
- Mint to garnish
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into 2 then slice into manageable segments, remove pips and dice the watermelon into cubes.
- Blend watermelon in a power blender and pass the juice through a tiny mesh/sieve. You can eat the pulp if you wish or add a bit back to the watermelon juice. Transfer the watermelon juice into a clean large bowl or pitcher.
- Place a small saucepan on medium heat, add sugar and water to make syrup.
- Add the lemon juice to the watermelon juice and stir in the sugar syrup, add some ice and finish it off with some mint leaves.
- Serve immediately over ice or leave to chill in the fridge before serving
Notes
- If watermelon juice becomes cloudy after sieving, there is a probability that you haven't sieved it through a tiny mesh and some pulp has escaped into the juice. There is nothing to worry about as it doesn't affect the taste. If you want, you can sieve it again but this time using the tiniest hole sieve you may have.
- Watermelon will separate and sink at the bottom if left to sit for a while. Nothing to fret about, just give it a quick stir and drink up.
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Ajoke x
Thanks for d luvly recipe again. In celebration of my e-book prize, i’ll be making this drink for my family this weekend. Thanks once more for all u share
You are very welcome. Do let me know how you get on with the recipes. Thanks