The Best Summer Drink
If you thought my strawberry lemonade was refreshing, just wait until you try this watermelon lemonade! This is the drink of the summer; we’re pairing ripe, sweet watermelon with tart, freshly squeezed lemons, cool water, and plenty of ice. Hydration never tasted (or looked!) so good! This lemonade has a bright and sunny, distinctly summertime flavor. It almost reminds me of a jolly rancher candy, but better. Sipping this is as rejuvenating as a dip in the pool on a hot summer day, and I’m a big, big fan (maybe even more than my raspberry lemonade!). Aside from the flavor, I love this recipe because it takes just 10 minutes to make. It’s incredibly easy too; we’ll make a simple syrup on the stove (just like with my sweet tea!), blend and strain some watermelon juice, then add both to a pitcher with lemon juice and water. It’s so simple, and I can’t wait for you to try it!
What You Need
Since this lemonade is made with so few ingredients, the quality and flavor of your fruits is very important. Here’s what you’ll need:
Lemons. I typically need about five or so lemons to get 1 cup of juice. Follow my tips below for getting the most juice out of your lemons, and don’t forget to slice up any extra lemons for garnishing! Oh, and I don’t recommend store-bought lemon juice. It’ll “work”, but the flavor isn’t as good. Watermelon. You’ll need ripe, fresh, and flavorful watermelon for this recipe–always taste test first! Since we will be blending and straining the pulp, this recipe will work nicely for using up a watermelon with a not-so-great texture, but delicious flavor (an incredibly disheartening experience, until now!). Sugar. We’ll cook this down with an equal amount of water to create a simple syrup. Using a simple syrup vs. just regular sugar and water guarantees a smooth, evenly sweet lemonade.
SAM’S TIP: To get the most juice out of your lemons, try either rolling them between your counter and your palm or microwaving them for 20 seconds (this is especially effective if you store your lemons in the fridge). Then slice and juice as normal–you’ll be amazed at how much more juice you’ll get! Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
How to Make Watermelon Lemonade
SAM’S TIP: Want to make a spiked watermelon lemonade? I recommend using vodka or gin. Pair your watermelon lemonade with my watermelon sugar cookies for the cutest summer treat 🍉 Enjoy! Let’s bake together! I’ll be walking you through all the steps in my written recipe below! If you try this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram, and you can also find me on YouTube and Facebook
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