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Fresh Watermelon Lemonade

A refreshing and hydrating drink perfect for hot summer days, combining the sweetness of watermelon with the tartness of lemon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

Watermelon Lemonade Base
  • 4 cups watermelon seedless, cubed
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2-3 lemons
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 cups cold water
  • ice for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Watermelon
  1. Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove any seeds.
Blend Ingredients
  1. In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, fresh lemon juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
Strain the Mixture
  1. Pour the blended mixture through a strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp.
Add Water
  1. Stir in the cold water to dilute the mixture to your desired taste.
Serve
  1. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1125IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For a sparkling version, replace cold water with sparkling water.

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