Vegetarian Classic Watermelon Lemonade
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold glass of something pink, sweet, and citrusy. This refresher blends fresh watermelon juice with bright lemon and a homemade simple syrup, giving you total control over the sweetness in a way that no bottled mix ever could. Blending the watermelon and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve is the key move here — it pulls out all that gorgeous, silky juice while leaving behind any pulp, so every sip is smooth and clean. The from-scratch simple syrup takes just a few minutes on the stovetop and makes a noticeable difference compared to dumping in plain sugar. A handful of ice, a sprig of fresh mint, and a lemon slice on the rim and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes. It's naturally plant-based from start to finish with zero ingredients to second-guess, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for backyard gatherings, brunches, or just a hot afternoon on the porch.
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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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