Caffeine Free Classic Watermelon Lemonade
Sweet, tart, and vibrantly pink, this summer drink is everything you want in a glass when the heat is relentless. Blended fresh watermelon gets strained into a silky juice, then combined with bright squeezed lemon and a homemade simple syrup that lets you dial in the sweetness exactly to your liking. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine — no tea, no coffee, no hidden energy boosters — just pure fruit and sugar doing their thing. It's a genuinely refreshing alternative to sodas or iced teas that can sneak in stimulants when you're not paying attention. The straining step is worth the extra minute, giving you a smooth, clean pour rather than a pulpy texture. Pile on the ice, tuck in a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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