Watermelon Lemonade
This refreshing beverage contains chilled watermelon chunks in sweetened lemonade. Perfect treat to beat summer's heat. Sip with a straw. Scoop fruit with a spoon. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Servings: 4
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups red watermelon juice from whole watermelon Crushed, strained, large seeds removed.
- 1/2 cup sugar Divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 3-1/2 cups cold water
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 to 5 lemons, seeds removed
- ice cubes or crushed ice
- sliced lemons for garnish (optional)
- sliced watermelon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a large saucepan on top of stove. Stir until dissolved over medium-high heat. About 3 to 5 minutes. Add 3-1/2 cups cold water and3/4 cup fresh (or bottled) lemon juice. Stir together thoroughly. Set aside.
- Place chunky watermelon slices in a large bowl or pitcher. Use a fork to break into small pieces. Add lemonade mixture. Stir together. Taste. If desired, add more of each ingredient until satisfied with taste.
- Chill before serving.
- Fill glasses with crushed ice before adding Watermelon Lemonade. Serve immediately.
- Garnish with thin sliced lemons and watermelon wedges (optional).
- Sip with a straw. Scoop fruit with a spoon.
Notes
Instead of using ice, chill watermelon lemonade for one hour before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg