The Best Homemade Lemonade with Watermelon

Learn how to make old fashioned, freshly squeezed lemonade with a twist. Real lemons and delicious homegrown watermelon straight from the garden make for the perfect fresh beverage.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 quarts of cold water divided
4 cups watermelon cubed
3 lemons juiced
8 sprigs of fresh mint

INSTRUCTIONS

Make a simple syrup for sweetness! This is essential! See link below for full recipe.

In a blender, add watermelon and blend until smooth. To remove the pulp, strain watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer into a 2-quart container. Add syrup and lemon juice and stir completely. Add remaining water (5 1/2 cups) and top with ice. Pour into glasses and serve with lemon slices and/or watermelon wedges if you have leftover watermelon. Garnish with mint.

Full recipe and tips here: https://stacylynharris.com/refreshing...

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