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watermelon mint lemonade in glasses

Watermelon Mint Lemonade

This watermelon mint lemonade is super easy to make and is so refreshing on a hot summer day. This is one of those recipes you’ll want to tinker around with to find the right flavor combination to suit your tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Blender
  • Glass Pitcher

Ingredients
  

Mint Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 c Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 c Water
  • 1/4 c Fresh Mint Leaves tightly packed with stems removed and crushed

Remaining Ingredients

  • 6 c Fresh Watermelon cut into chunks
  • 3/4 c Fresh Lemon Juice 6-8 medium lemons
  • 1/2 c Cold Water more if needed
  • 1/2 c Fresh Mint Leaves tightly packed and stems removed
  • Ice to serve
  • Fresh Mint Sprigs for garnish
  • Lemon Slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the simple syrup, add the sugar, water, and crushed mint to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat.
    1/2 c Granulated Sugar, 1/2 c Water, 1/4 c Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, approximately 2-3 minutes.
    1/2 c Granulated Sugar, 1/2 c Water, 1/4 c Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
    1/2 c Granulated Sugar, 1/2 c Water, 1/4 c Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Remove from heat and strain to remove mint leaves. Set aside to cool.
    1/2 c Granulated Sugar, 1/2 c Water, 1/4 c Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Add watermelon chunks, fresh lemon juice, and cold water to a blender and blend until smooth.
    6 c Fresh Watermelon, 3/4 c Fresh Lemon Juice, 1/2 c Cold Water
  • Pour through a strainer to remove any larger particles.
    6 c Fresh Watermelon, 3/4 c Fresh Lemon Juice, 1/2 c Cold Water
  • Taste and sweeten with the cooled mint-infused simple syrup, as desired.
  • Bruise one-half cup of fresh mint leaves with fingers to release oils and add to a large glass pitcher or jar.
    1/2 c Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Top with the watermelon mixture and stir to combine.
  • To serve, pour over ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lemon. Enjoy!
    Fresh Mint Sprigs, Lemon Slices

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1106IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Lemonade, Summer Drinks, Watermelon
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