Pescatarian Classic Watermelon Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(29)

Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — ripe, juicy watermelon blended smooth and swirled together with bright, tangy fresh lemon juice for a drink that's equal parts refreshing and stunning. The homemade simple syrup is the secret to getting the sweetness just right, dissolving cleanly into the juice so every sip is perfectly balanced rather than grainy or cloying. Blending the watermelon and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, vibrant liquid that looks like something from a fancy café but comes together with almost no effort. A handful of fresh mint and a few lemon slices on the rim take it from casual backyard drink to something you'd proudly set out at a dinner party. This is naturally plant-based and completely free of any animal products, so it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or label-checking required. Make a big pitcher ahead of time, keep it cold, and let everyone pour their own — it disappears fast.

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Ingredients

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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