Seed Oil Free Classic Watermelon Lemonade
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — sweet, juicy watermelon blended with bright, freshly squeezed lemon juice and a homemade simple syrup that comes together in minutes. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: real fruit, real sugar, and water. There's no mystery oil hiding in a store-bought mix, no preservatives, and no ingredient list that requires a magnifying glass to decode. Blending the watermelon and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully smooth, vibrant juice that tastes genuinely fresh rather than artificially flavored. The homemade simple syrup lets you control the sweetness, so you can dial it up or keep things tart depending on your crowd. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast, so consider doubling the batch before guests arrive.
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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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