Fresh Watermelon Lemonade Recipe: Cool, Hydrating, and Bursting with Flavor!

This Fresh Watermelon Lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher, combining the sweet, juicy flavor of watermelon with the tart zest of fresh lemons. It’s the kind of drink that cools you down on a hot day and adds a burst of bright, fruity goodness to any occasion.

The watermelon gives the lemonade a natural sweetness while the lemon adds a delightful tang, making it a perfectly balanced drink for outdoor parties, BBQs, or a simple afternoon treat.

The beauty of this lemonade is that it’s not just a drink, it’s an experience. Refreshing and light, it pairs wonderfully with fresh, savory dishes like Caprese Salad or a Cucumber Salad for a light, healthy meal that complements the lemonade’s vibrant flavors. It’s the ideal combination of flavors for those hot summer days when you want something both satisfying and rejuvenating.

Why I Love This Recipe (And You Will Too):

Glasses filled with Fresh Watermelon Lemonade on the white marble countertop, garnished with mini watermelon wedges, lemon slices, and mint sprigs, ready to enjoy.

  • Perfectly Refreshing: The combination of sweet watermelon and tart lemon makes this lemonade a refreshing and hydrating treat.
  • Bright and Zesty: The citrusy kick of lemon pairs beautifully with the fresh, fruity watermelon flavor.
  • Healthy and Natural: This homemade lemonade is packed with natural fruit flavors and doesn’t require any artificial sweeteners.
  • Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients, this lemonade is quick to whip up and perfect for any occasion.
Glasses filled with Fresh Watermelon Lemonade on the white marble countertop, garnished with mini watermelon wedges, lemon slices, and mint sprigs, ready to enjoy.

Fresh Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

A refreshing blend of sweet watermelon and tangy lemon juice, this summer-perfect lemonade is ideal for cooling off on a hot day. It’s fruity, hydrating, and a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Blender
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Pitcher
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups cubed watermelon from 1 (5-pound) watermelon
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice from 5 to 6 large lemons, to taste
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar to taste
  • 4 to 5 cups water to taste
  • Mini watermelon wedges for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish
  • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cube enough watermelon to yield 8 cups (about 1 (5-pound) watermelon).
    A cutting board on the white marble countertop with a 5-pound watermelon being cubed into small pieces, ready for blending.
  • Blend half of the watermelon cubes until smooth, strain to remove seeds and pulp, and repeat with the remaining cubes.
    A blender on the white marble countertop filled with watermelon cubes being blended into smooth juice, with a strainer nearby for removing seeds and pulp.
  • Juice 5 to 6 large lemons to get about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove pulp and seeds.
    Fresh lemons being juiced on the white marble countertop, with a strainer catching seeds and pulp to produce vibrant lemon juice.
  • In a large pitcher, combine 4 cups of watermelon juice, 4 cups of cold water, 1 cup of lemon juice, and 1 cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
    A large glass pitcher on the white marble countertop as watermelon juice, lemon juice, sugar, and water are poured in and stirred together.
  • Taste and adjust by adding more lemon juice, sugar, or water as desired.
    A spoon stirring the mixture in the pitcher on the white marble countertop, fine-tuning the flavors by adjusting the lemon juice, sugar, or water.
  • Serve over ice, garnished with mini watermelon wedges, lemon slices, and mint sprigs.
    Glasses filled with Fresh Watermelon Lemonade on the white marble countertop, garnished with mini watermelon wedges, lemon slices, and mint sprigs, ready to enjoy.

Nutrition Facts:

NutritionValue
Calories164 kcal
Carbohydrates43 g
Fibre1 g
Fat0 g
Protein1 g
Sugar39 g

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