Watermelon Mint Lemonade
This Watermelon Mint Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink bursting with natural sweetness and cooling mint — perfect for hot days and backyard barbecues!
Equipment
- Blender
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Large pitcher
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cubed, ripe and seedless
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves gently bruised
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup adjust to taste
- 4 cups water chilled
- ice cubes to serve
- lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cutting your watermelon into cubes. Remove any seeds if not using seedless watermelon. Measure out 4 cups of watermelon cubes and set aside.
- Place the watermelon cubes and fresh mint leaves into a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Add more mint leaves for a stronger flavor if desired.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Press the pulp to extract as much juice as possible. Discard or save the pulp for other uses.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and honey or agave syrup to the strained juice. Stir well until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
- Pour in the 4 cups of chilled water and stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice if needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and blend flavors.
- Serve the lemonade over ice cubes in tall glasses. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint for a fresh presentation.
Notes
- Use ripe, seedless watermelon for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Straining the juice ensures a smooth, pulp-free lemonade but can be skipped for a thicker texture.
- Adjust the sweetener gradually as watermelon sweetness can vary; add more lemon juice or water to balance flavors.
- Store leftover lemonade in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; stir before serving again.
- Try variations like adding berries, cucumber, or herbs for different refreshing twists.