Walnut Free Classic Watermelon Lemonade
Sweet, juicy watermelon and bright fresh lemon juice come together in a drink that tastes like the best version of summer you've ever had. The process is straightforward — blend the watermelon, strain it smooth, whisk in homemade simple syrup and lemon juice, and you're done. That quick stovetop syrup is the secret weapon here, giving you a perfectly balanced sweetness that store-bought mixes can never quite nail. Every single ingredient in this pitcher is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's zero label-reading stress or cross-contact worry to navigate. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, it looks gorgeous enough to serve at a backyard party or a lazy afternoon on the porch. It's refreshing, it's vibrant, and it genuinely tastes like it took way more effort than it did.
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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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