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Watermelon Mint Lemonade

Watermelon Mint Lemonade: Sweet, Refreshing Summer Bliss

This Watermelon Mint Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink, combining sweet watermelon and zesty lemon for the perfect thirst-quencher.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Agave syrup or honey can be used as a natural sweetener.
  • 1 cup Water Adjust based on desired sweetness.
  • 1 piece Lemon Zest Use only the yellow part.
  • a handful Fresh Mint Leaves Can substitute with mint extract.
For the Lemonade
  • 4 cups Fresh Watermelon Ripe watermelon is key for sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 2 cups Additional Water Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine lemon zest, sugar, water, and mint leaves. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, then remove from heat and strain.
  2. Cut watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to extract juice.
  3. Add lemon juice and cooled syrup to watermelon juice. Stir in cold water and mix well.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice, garnished with mint or watermelon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use ripe watermelon and let the lemonade chill before serving.

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