How to make Watermelon Lemonade

This is a very easy and healthy beverage that can be made in a short while during or after a hot and long day.

The watermelon lemonade is a very cold and refreshing drink that can also be tweaked into an adult cocktail by adding a little vodka.

Cooking time

20 minutes

Recipe category

Beverage

Recipe cuisine

Continental beverage

Cooking method

Boiling / Freezing

Recipe Yield

5 servings

Ingredients

½ cup white sugar

½ cup of water

4 cups cubed watermelon

3 cups cold water

½ cup fresh lemon juice

6 cups of ice cubes

Instructions

Place the watermelon into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

2. Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of cold water and lemon juice.

3. Divide the ice into 12 glasses, and scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of watermelon puree over the ice, then top with the lemonade.

Gently stir before serving.