Watermelon Mint Lemonade (Printable Version)

Blend watermelon with mint and lemon for a chilled, vibrant beverage. Sweet and refreshing for celebrations.

# 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, adjust to taste

→ Herbs

04 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ Liquids

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

→ Garnish

07 - Lemon slices
08 - Watermelon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine watermelon cubes, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and mint leaves in a blender.
02 - Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth.
03 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, using a spoon to press and extract all liquid.
04 - Stir in cold water until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
05 - Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill.
06 - Fill glasses with ice, pour lemonade, and garnish with mint leaves, lemon slices, and watermelon wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of mint and lemon truly makes the watermelon shine, turning a simple fruit into something extraordinary.
  • It's endlessly customizable for sweetness and sourness, and has become a staple for backyard parties because everyone asks for seconds.
02 -
  • If you skip straining, the texture can get pulpy and mask the drink's clean flavor.
  • Letting the lemonade chill for longer makes the mint infuse even deeper — I learned this after rushing once for guests.
03 -
  • Blending the mint with the fruit gives a subtle flavor, but muddling in the glass intensifies the aroma and taste.
  • Start with less sweetener, taste, and only add more if needed—it's much easier to sweeten than to fix overly sugary lemonade.
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