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Watermelon Mint Lemonade

This watermelon mint lemonade is really easy to make and incredibly refreshing on a hot summer day. This is one of those recipes that you'll want to play around with to adjust it perfectly for your own personal taste.
You'll want to adjust the amount of water you add and decide whether or not you want to use the optional mint-infused simple syrup to make it a little sweeter. The watermelon adds natural sweetness so you may or may not want to add any more
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Mint Simple Syrup (optional)

  • ½ c. granulated sugar
  • ½ c. water
  • ¼ c. tightly packed fresh mint leaves stems removed and crushed

Watermelon Lemonade

  • 6 c. fresh watermelon rinds removed and cut into chunks
  • ¾ c. fresh lemon juice 6-8 medium lemons
  • ½ c. cold water (plus more, if needed)
  • ½ c. fresh mint leaves tightly packed with stems removed
  • fresh mint sprigs for garnish
lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions
 

Mint Simple Syrup (optional)

  • To make the simple syrup, add the sugar, water and crushed mint leaves to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and discard mint leaves.
  • Cool completely before using.

Watermelon Lemonade

  • Add watermelon chunks, lemon juice and ½ cup cold water to a blender and blend until liquefied.
  • Pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove any larger particles.
  • Taste and add more water, if needed. Sweeten with mint-infused simple syrup, if desired.
  • Bruise ½ c. fresh mint leaves with fingers to release oils and add to the bottom of a large glass pitcher or jar.
  • If serving immediately, add ice cubes to the container and pour the watermelon mixture over top.
  • Add fresh lemon slices to the container for garnish.
  • To serve, pour over ice and add a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice for garnish.

Notes

If you are serving this recipe outside on a warm day, make extra so you can freeze some into ice cubes or an ice ring (if serving in a punch bowl). Using ice cubes made of the beverage you are serving rather than plain water will prevent watered-down drinks as the day or evening progresses.
For an adults-only variation, add some citrus-flavored vodka before serving.
Keyword lemon, watermelon
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