Watermelon Mint Lemonade Summer (Printer-friendly)

Chilled watermelon, mint, and lemon unite for a vibrant, thirst-quenching summer drink packed with freshness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 3 lemons)
03 - 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup, adjusted to taste

→ Herbs

04 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ Liquids

05 - 2 cups cold water
06 - Ice cubes, for serving

→ Garnish

07 - Lemon slices
08 - Watermelon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine watermelon cubes, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and mint leaves in a blender.
02 - Process mixture on high speed until completely smooth.
03 - Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
04 - Stir in cold water until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
05 - Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the lemonade, and garnish with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, and watermelon wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • If you whisper 'homemade' at a barbecue, this pitcher empties first.
  • The tangy zip from zesty lemon mixed with cool mint feels like a breeze in a glass.
02 -
  • Once, I skipped straining—it made the drink heavy and less refreshing, so don&apost get lazy on that step.
  • Muddling mint right before serving changed everything, infusing the drink with a fresher, more intense flavor.
03 -
  • Choose a super cold watermelon for best flavor and less dilution.
  • For grown-ups, a splash of vodka transforms this into a refreshing summer cocktail.
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