Oats Free Classic Watermelon Lemonade
Bright, juicy, and refreshingly tart, this watermelon lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Ripe seedless watermelon gets blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then combined with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and a quick homemade simple syrup for a balance of sweet and citrusy that store-bought drinks just can't match. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and oats, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress — just pure, wholesome fruit and sugar doing their thing. The simple syrup comes together in under five minutes on the stovetop, and the whole drink is ready to pour over ice before you know it. Optional mint sprigs and lemon slices make it look stunning in a glass, whether you're serving it at a backyard cookout or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. It's proof that the most crowd-pleasing drinks are often the simplest ones.
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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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