Low Sugar Classic Watermelon Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

Sweet, ripe watermelon is blended until silky, then strained into a vivid pink juice that forms the base of this cooler. Fresh lemon juice brings the tang, cutting through the melon's natural sweetness for that perfect balance in every sip. A little cold water lightens the texture so it pours easily over ice without feeling heavy or syrupy. Fresh mint and lemon slices make an easy garnish, giving it that pitcher-perfect look for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch. It's a refreshing, fruit-forward drink that fits neatly into an added sugar-conscious lineup, and it's easy to make a big batch for a crowd.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the simple syrup

½ cup granulated sugar
Swerve Sweetener Granular - 12 Oz Lakanto Sweetener Monkfruit Classic - 8.29 Oz Swerve The Ultimate Sugar Replacement Truvia Sweet Complete Calorie Free Sweetener From The Stevia Leaf Bag - 16 Oz Truvia Sweet Complete Granulated All-Purpose Monk Fruit Sweetener
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Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ cup water

For the lemonade

6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
1 ½ cups cold water

For serving

ice, for serving
fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
lemon slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool for 10 minutes.
2
Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.

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