
Sweet, juicy watermelon and bright, tangy lemon are a match made for warm-weather sipping, and this refreshing drink delivers both in every glass. The base is blended fresh watermelon that gets strained smooth, so you get pure, clean flavor without any pulpy texture. A quick homemade simple syrup made from just sugar and water ties everything together, and you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your taste. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading or substitution stress — just real fruit and a handful of pantry staples. Pouring it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice makes it look like something you'd order at a nice restaurant, but it comes together with almost no effort at home. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, so you might want to double the batch.
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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.
Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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