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Watermelon Lemonade

Watermelon Lemonade

This watermelon lemonade is a refreshing combination of fresh watermelon, sugar and lemon juice. It's the best drink for those hot summer days. 
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Course: Drinks
Keyword: Lemonade
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 157kcal

Ingredients

  • 150 grams (⅔ cup) granulated sugar (more or less to taste)
  • 150 ml (⅔ cup) water
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint
  • 1000 grams (6.5 cups) watermelon chunks, chilled
  • 250 ml (1 cup) fresh lemon juice (5-6 lemons)
  • sparkling water
  • ice and fresh melon balls, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Add water, sugar and mint to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Leave to simmer for 3 minutes and then remove from the heat and let the syrup steep for about 30 minutes. Pour syrup through a mesh sieve into a glass jar.
  • Chop the watermelon in to chunks. Place the watermelon, lemon juice and mint sugar syrup in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Strain the watermelon mixture into a jug. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve in glasses with ice cubes and top with sparkling water. Garnish if desired with melon balls.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.9g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 36g | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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