Almond Free Classic Watermelon Lemonade
Few drinks say summer quite like a cold glass of watermelon lemonade, and this one is genuinely hard to put down. Fresh-blended watermelon gets strained into a pitcher, then brightened with real squeezed lemon juice and a quick homemade simple syrup — nothing from a bottle, nothing mysterious on the label. The result is a vivid, rosy drink that's naturally sweet, a little tart, and completely refreshing over a big pile of ice. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole — fruit, citrus, sugar, water — there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. A sprig of fresh mint or a lemon slice on the rim takes it from backyard casual to something you'd happily serve at a party. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive but comes together with a blender and about fifteen minutes of easy work.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 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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