The ideal summertime beverage for poolside parties, picnics, and barbecues is this watermelon lemonade! It’s very refreshing and simple to prepare!
Are you trying to find the coolest beverage of the summer? This watermelon lemonade is light, sweet, refreshing, and simple to prepare—everything a summertime beverage should be! Although lemonade tastes great on its own, this flavored lemonade is definitely something special because of the addition of sweet watermelon. It’s a huge success to use the watermelon’s inherent sweetness to sweeten this lemonade. You may need to add more sugar or sweetener, depending on how sweet the watermelon is. This watermelon lemonade might become my new favorite—and it might be yours as well! Making and enjoying this vibrant, revitalizing lemonade is a breeze.
Recipe for Watermelon Lemonade
Since May temperatures in Sacramento, where I live, frequently reach the triple digits, we’re making this simple lemonade early and often this summer. I always keep one or two watermelons on hand for quick snacks because my boys are watermelon addicts. Making a refreshing drink out of watermelon is a great way to stay cool throughout the summer.
Ingredients for Watermelon Lemonade
Making homemade lemonade doesn’t require many ingredients. You’ll notice that this is the best-tasting lemonade ever thanks to a few simple additions. Let’s examine what you will require:
- Seedless watermelon: Cut into cubes that are 1-2 inches in size. It’s acceptable if you can’t find watermelon without seeds; just make sure to remove the seeds before beginning.
- Granulated sugar: To make the lemonade sweeter.
- Lemon juice: Juice from roughly four large lemons.
- Lime juice: Complements watermelon and balances the flavor. One large lime will suffice.
- Honey or agave nectar (optional): If you would like it a bit sweeter.
- Garnishes (optional): Slices of watermelon, lemon, lime, and/or fresh mint leaves.
How to Prepare Lemonade with Watermelon
It takes about five minutes to make this simple lemonade recipe! To break down the sugar in this lemonade, we will blend it with the watermelon rather than making a simple syrup.
- In a blender, combine the water, granulated sugar, and cubed watermelon. Blend until extremely smooth.
- Using a strainer, transfer the watermelon juice into a large bowl or pitcher.
- Add the agave (if using), lemon juice, and lime juice to the pitcher and stir.
- Transfer to glass cups and garnish with fresh mint and a watermelon slice.
FAQs for Watermelon Lemonade
- Storage: This lemonade can be kept in the fridge in a covered pitcher. It will have separated, so use a long spoon to stir it up before drinking.
- Limeade variation: You could definitely make limeade instead. Simply substitute the quantity of lemon and lime juice, and be sure to check for sweetness. You can always add more sugar, agave, or simple syrup.
- Freezing: Although freezing this lemonade is a fantastic idea, we would much rather turn it into popsicles!
- Boozy version: By adding vodka, triple sec, or light rum, this lemonade recipe can be transformed into a boozy cocktail. Start with half a cup and work your way up.
Different Approaches to Try
Follow this recipe exactly once, and then have fun! Here are some creative ways to spice up this lemonade:
- For a little more sweetness and fizziness, mix in some ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
- Consider adding ½ to ¾ cup vodka, triple sec, or light rum to this lemonade to make it suitable for adults.
- For a mint-infused watermelon lemonade, crush the mint leaves on the pitcher’s bottom.
- To your lemonade, add more fruits. Try kiwi, peaches, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries.
Enjoy this vibrant and refreshing watermelon lemonade at your next summer gathering!
