Rice Free Classic Watermelon Lemonade
Sweet, juicy watermelon and bright fresh lemon juice come together in a drink that tastes like pure summer in a glass. The blended watermelon gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, leaving you with a silky, vibrant juice that mixes beautifully with the homemade simple syrup and cold water. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's nothing to second-guess — just real fruit, fresh citrus, and sugar doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stovetop, and the whole pitcher comes together with barely any effort. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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