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Watermelon Lemonade Best Easy Summer Drink Recipe

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Watermelon Lemonade is a refreshing homemade summer drink made with juicy watermelon, fresh lemon juice, and ice. Sweet, tangy, fruity, and perfect for parties, picnics, brunches, cookouts, and hot afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups seedless watermelon cubes
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 to 6 tablespoons sugar or honey
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 3 cups ice cubes
  • Lemon slices for garnish
  • Fresh mint optional
  • Lemon zest optional

Instructions

  1. Add watermelon to blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain if desired.
  4. Pour into pitcher.
  5. Add lemon juice.
  6. Stir in sugar or honey.
  7. Add water and mix well.
  8. Taste and adjust.
  9. Add ice.
  10. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use ripe watermelon for best sweetness.
  • Fresh lemon juice gives best flavor.
  • Natural separation is normal, stir before serving.
  • Freeze leftovers into popsicles.
  • Add sparkling water for fizzy version.
  • Best served very cold.
  • Reduce sugar if watermelon is naturally sweet.
  • Use mint for fresh flavor.
  • Make ahead and chill before serving.

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