Watermelon Lemonade
A refreshingly pink summer drink, Watermelon Lemonade is perfect on the hottest days.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 3 cups cold water
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups diced watermelon, seedless if possible
- ice
Instructions
- Pour the sugar and ½ cup of water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Puree the watermelon in a blender. If there were seeds, strain the mixture through a fine sieve.
- Pour the sugar mixture into a large pitcher. Add the remaining water, lemon juice, watermelon juice and ice. Stir until well combined and chilled.
- You can add some sliced or cubed watermelon and lemon slices to your pitcher for added flavor and to make it look pretty for a garden party or picnic.
- This can be made well ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Or make a batch of lemonade and add the watermelon puree before serving.