Turmeric Free Classic Watermelon Lemonade
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall, ice-cold glass of watermelon lemonade. This version is built on just a handful of clean, whole ingredients — fresh watermelon, real lemon juice, and a simple homemade syrup — so you know exactly what's going into every sip. Blending the watermelon and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives the drink a beautifully smooth, vibrant texture without any gritty bits. The balance of sweet and tart is easy to dial in to your taste, since you can add more syrup if you prefer things on the sweeter side. It's naturally free of any warming spices or anti-inflammatory additives that sometimes sneak into commercial lemonades and juice blends, making it a genuinely worry-free pour. Serve it over plenty of ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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