Watermelon Mint Lemonade Summer (Printer-Friendly)

Watermelon, lemon, and mint create a vibrant drink perfect for hot days. Serve chilled with ice and fresh garnish.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

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

→ Herbs

04 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves

→ Liquids

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

→ Garnish

07 - Lemon slices
08 - Watermelon wedges
09 - Extra mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Add watermelon cubes, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and mint leaves to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
03 - Strain blended contents through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract maximum liquid.
04 - Stir in cold water until fully integrated. Adjust sweetness to taste as needed.
05 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to ensure optimal chill.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour watermelon mint lemonade, and garnish with mint leaves, lemon slices, and watermelon wedges as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This lemonade is so juicy and fresh, it makes every glass feel like summer in your mouth.
  • It only takes a few minutes, so you can be sipping and relaxing almost instantly.
02 -
  • If you skip straining, the lemonade turns out pulpy and cloudy—press patiently for a clean and smooth drink.
  • I once used bottled lemon juice and regretted it; only fresh lemons deliver the zing you want.
03 -
  • Chill your pitcher beforehand—it helps the lemonade stay colder longer.
  • Use agave syrup for a softer sweetness that blends more smoothly into cold drinks.
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