Spice Free Classic Watermelon Lemonade
Few drinks hit as hard as a cold, fruit-forward lemonade on a warm day, and this one delivers serious refreshment with nothing but clean, simple ingredients. Fresh watermelon gets blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then combined with real squeezed lemon juice and a homemade simple syrup — no store-bought mixes, no mystery additives, just pure fruit flavor. For anyone avoiding spices, this recipe is a natural fit because every single component is straightforward and easy to verify, with zero hidden heat or seasoning to worry about. The homemade simple syrup is just sugar and water, which means you control exactly what goes into your glass. A good stir brings everything together into a beautifully balanced drink that's bright, lightly sweet, and genuinely thirst-quenching. Pile the glasses high with ice, add a sprig of mint or a lemon slice if you're feeling fancy, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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