
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — sweet, juicy watermelon blended smooth and brightened with a generous pour of fresh-squeezed lemon juice. The homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it, which is a small detail that makes a genuinely big difference. Blending the watermelon and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives the drink a clean, vibrant color and silky texture that store-bought versions just can't match. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress — just pure, refreshing fruit. A handful of fresh mint and a few lemon slices on the rim turn it into something that looks as good as it tastes, whether you're serving it at a backyard cookout or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon.
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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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