- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Serving: 6 - 8 servings
The flavors of summer are celebrated in this very refreshing, not too sweet watermelon lemonade. Perfect by itself on a hot day, or served with a splash of vodka for a delicious cocktail - this drink is summer in a glass.
Ingredients
- sugar - 1/2 cup
- water - 1/2 cup
- cold water - 3 cups
- lemon juice - 1 1/2 cups, fresh squeezed
- watermelon puree - 2 cups
- vodka - optional
how to
- Make a simple syrup by bringing the sugar and 1/2 cup water to boil in a small pan. Allow to simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the cold water, then pour into a pitcher and add the lemon juice and watermelon puree and stir to combine.
(to make the watermelon puree, just puree chopped pieces of melon in a food processor, then push through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds and pulp)
- If using vodka, use a cocktail shaker to shake 1 part vodka with 4 parts lemonade and pour over ice, or fancy it up a bit and serve straight up in a chilled martini glass.
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I am seriously not trying to be rude here but wouldn’t it be much easier to just remove the watermelon seeds before you puree it? That way you don’t have to fool with the mess of pushing it through the mesh. 🙂
good one