Lemonade is the quintessential drink of summer so I felt like I couldn’t let the summer begin without sharing a this Watermelon Lemonade recipe. It’s one of my family’s favorite recipes. My brother tends to make it multiple times a summer and likes to add a little vodka to it too.
When I originally made this, I wanted to see what fun flavor combinations I could come up with. Last summer, I make an Orange Turmeric Lemonade on my mom blog and it was delicious! Seriously one of the best and most refreshing drinks I’ve ever had. I’ll share it here soon! This spring I made this Honey Ginger Lemonade too! Also such a good one!
This summer, I wanted to make sure I shared a lemonade on Sugar Maple and decided to share something equally as refreshing, light and enjoyable. I thought that there’s probably no better partner for an ice-cold glass of lemonade in the summertime than a slice of watermelon. So why not combine them?
Watermelon Lemonade the perfect pitcher drink for a party or to have as you sit on the porch and watch the kids play. You can also make it a more adult drink by adding four parts of the Watermelon Lemonade to one parts of your favorite adult liquor.
Check out my video to see how simple it is to make Watermelon Lemonade. Then continue below to get the full recipe and all the instructions.
Thank yiu. so much for following along today, friends! You can find the full, printable recipe for the Watermelon Lemonade below. I hope you love it! For more drink recipes, click {HERE}. And if you love lemonade, try this Honey Ginger Lemonade {HERE}.
Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice. You will need about 5- 6 lemons to get this amount of lemon juice.
- 1/2 of a watermelon. This should make about 4 cups.
- 4 cups water
- 1-2 cups of sugar
- 4 Tbsp. of mint, chopped for a garnish
Instructions
- Use a ceramic juicer or handheld juice to squeeze your lemons. You need at least 1 cup of lemon juice and the 5-6 lemons should get you there. If you want to add more lemon juice you will get more of the sour lemon flavor in the final drink. Set aside when done.
- Cut a watermelon in half and add it to a bowl. Blend the watermelon, in phases if needs be, until it's a liquid.
- Strain the watermelon mixture in order to get all the pulp out of it. You want to discard the pulp (or feed it to your chickens). Use only the watermelon juice. You will need it to make 4 cups.
- Combine strained watermelon juice and fresh squeezed lemon juice in a pitcher.
- Add in your sugar and water. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Serve over ice and garnish with your mint.
This looks incredibly refreshing! Sounds like the perfect blend of flavors. Definitely trying.
I love a great drink that’s easy and refreshing. This is a recipe I want to make before the summer fades away!
This recipe looks so refreshing! It is nice to see some summer drinks despite most people already showing off the pumpkin and apple stuff.
Oh this is such a good combination for a hot day. I definitely have to make some!
Lemonade drinks are my favorite!! This looks so refreshing and delicious!!
Watermelon and mint is one of my favorite combinations! Fresh mint is the BEST during the summer.
This looks really good. I’m definitely going to have to make this soon. I love watermelon drinks.
This sounds and looks so refreshing and the flavors together have to be amazing.
What a great use for watermelon. This is a drink that sounds so delicious.
Such an refreshing drink! I love the watermelon flavor! I should make it asap!
We love making this same recipe all summer long. It’s so refreshing!
What a refreshing drink! I am definitely trying this out!
I’m obsessed with lemonades..any type! I’ve never had a watermelon one before. This is a recipe I will be making real soon! Luckily in Florida, the weather is usually warm.
Can I just say how ridiculously cute your pictures are. So bright and fitting for the summer. Also this recipe stands out. It’s a perfect combination of ingredients.
A combo of 2 of my favorite things: watermelon and mint! I love the glasses too – so fun!
Yum! This sounds delicious and perfect for summertime!
Oh my gosh! This looks so refreshing. I love this with lots of ice!
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This sounds so amazingly fresh and delicious. I haven’t tried watermelon with mint and it seems like a great combination.