Watermelon Mint Lemonade
Juicy and sweet watermelon, tangy and flavorful lemons and a fresh hint of mint leaves give this easy lemonade recipe a perfect thirst-quenching combination.
Ingredients
Simple Mint Syrup (Optional)
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh mint tightly packed, stems removed and crushed
Watermelon Lemonade
- 6 cup watermelon rinds removed and cut into chunks
- ¾ cup lemon juice 6-8 lemons
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup fresh mint tightly packed, stems removed and crushed
- fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
For Lemonade
- Add watermelon chunks, lemon juice and ½ cup cold water to a blender and blend until liquefied. You can also use a food processor with the blade attachment.
- Pour through a fine-mesh sieve or strainer to remove watermelon pulp. Taste and add more water to the pureed mixture, if needed. Sweeten with mint-infused simple syrup, if desired.
- Bruise ½ c. fresh mint leaves with fingers to release oils and add to the bottom of a large pitcher or jar. If serving immediately, add ice cubes to the container and pour the watermelon mixture over top. Add fresh lemon slices to the container for garnish.
For Simple Syrup
- To make the simple syrup, add the sugar, water and crushed mint leaves to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and discard mint leaves. Cool completely before using.
- To serve, pour over ice and add a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice for garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 1658IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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