We are hosting an after school get together today with some fabulous ladies and their kiddos. Each of my guests will bring a snack to make it easy to satisfy the hunger of these voracious children and I am concocting a delicious mocktail to accompany the buffet.
I’m happy to share my take on a classic drink recipe with you all.
Watermelon Lemonade 
Serves 10
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar or mild honey
- 5 cups cubed and seeded watermelon
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup of ice
Preparation
- In heatproof measuring cup, whisk 1 cup boiling water with sugar until dissolved.
- In blender, blend watermelon with lemon juice until smooth.
- Strain into serving pitcher (can be quite frothy and need straining more than once) and stir in sugar syrup.
- Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with watermelon wedges.
Additional information :
Variations
Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade: Fill highball glass with ice. Add 3/4 cup Watermelon Lemonade. Top with 1/2 oz soda water; stir just to combine. Makes 1 serving.
Watermelon Lemonade
Author: Julie Elsdon-Height
Recipe type: Drink
Serves: 10
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar or mild honey
- 5 cups cubed and seeded watermelon
- ¾ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup of ice
Instructions
- In heatproof measuring cup, whisk 1 cup boiling water with sugar until dissolved.
- In blender, blend watermelon with lemon juice and ice until smooth.
- Strain into serving pitcher (can be quite frothy and need straining more than once) and stir in sugar syrup.
- Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with watermelon wedges.
my kids love watermelon – I am sure they would really enjoy this!
I have never tried a watermelon drink even though we love this fruit!! This is a great idea!! thanks for sharing
I have never liked watermelon but I wonder if I could get the kiddos to drink it, looks fun!
It looks so yummy, we shared it with all our friends on FB!
We are going to have to give this a try! My girls and I are watermelon hounds!!
Boy does this sound refreshing for a hot day!
That looks and sounds delish! I’m adding that to the list of drinks to make for us!
Yum! Love lemonade on a hot summer day!
Mmm… can you send me some? And where do you come up with these recipes? I definitely would not be able to make up my own.
Oh Julie! Just gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing…can’t wait to try this recipe. Will be a sweet, refreshing drink for the hot summer.