Description
Beat the heat with this refreshing Watermelon Mint Lemonade Recipe! Made with sweet watermelon, fresh mint leaves, and zesty lemon juice, this easy homemade drink is perfect for summer parties, BBQs, picnics, or relaxing afternoons.
Ingredients
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For the Lemonade
- 4 cups seedless watermelon cubes – Chilled for the sweetest, freshest flavor.
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice – Adds bright citrus freshness.
- ¼–⅓ cup honey or granulated sugar – Adjust according to your preferred sweetness.
- 2 cups cold water – Helps balance the flavors.
- 1 cup ice cubes – Keeps the lemonade extra refreshing.
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves – Adds cool herbal flavor.
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional) – Boosts the citrus aroma.
- Pinch of sea salt (optional) – Enhances the fruit’s natural sweetness.
Optional Garnishes
- Watermelon wedges
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Lime slices
- Edible flowers
- Sparkling water
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove any seeds.
- Squeeze fresh lemons to make the lemon juice.
- Blend the watermelon until smooth.
- Strain the watermelon juice if a smoother texture is desired.
- Mix the watermelon juice, lemon juice, sweetener, cold water, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a large pitcher.
- Lightly crush the mint leaves and stir them into the lemonade.
- Chill the lemonade for about 10 minutes.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with mint sprigs, lemon slices, and watermelon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Use chilled watermelon for the coldest and most refreshing lemonade.
- Fresh lemon juice makes the biggest difference in flavor.
- Add sparkling water just before serving for a fizzy twist.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 95 calories