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Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Remove the rind and any seeds from the watermelon and cut the flesh into cubes.
- 2
Cut the lemons lengthwise. Use a citrus juicer to extract the juice and catch any seeds.
TIP:Tip: warm the lemon briefly (5-10 seconds) so the juice flows more easily. Cut it in half and squeeze the juice into a container. Catch the seeds, and if desired, squeeze the juice from both sides of each half. You'll get more juice.
- 3
Measure the water and prepare the granulated sugar.
Blending
- 4
Place the watermelon and sugar in a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until you get a smooth puree.
- 5
Pour through a fine sieve into a pitcher to strain out any coarse pulp.
- 6
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water. Mix well and adjust the sweetness or add more lemon juice to taste.
Serving
- 7
Place 4 ice cubes in each glass.
- 8
Fill the glasses with the watermelon lemonade and stir gently.
- 9
Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled.
More tips:
For a sparkling version, replace half of the water with sparkling water and slightly reduce the amount of sugar.
Chill the watermelon and the glasses in the fridge beforehand. the lemonade will stay refreshing longer and dilute less from the ice.
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