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Watermelon Lemonade

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This drink is sweet, pretty, and refreshing. Grenadine can be found in the liquor section of most supermarkets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

7 cups 2-inch pieces peeled seeded watermelon (from about 4 pounds)
1 cup simple syrup
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons grenadine
1 cup gin
3 cups ice cubes
Optional garnish: lemon twists

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Purée watermelon pieces in processor. Strain watermelon purée into large pitcher, pressing on solids in strainer to extract as much juice as possible. Discard any solids in strainer. Add simple syrup, lemon juice, and grenadine to pitcher; stir to blend. Stir in gin. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Refrigerate.)

  2. Step 2

    Stir 3 cups ice cubes into watermelon lemonade. Pour into tall glasses. Garnish with lemon twists, if desired.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesPitcher DrinkPunchLemonadeGinWatermelonMelonFruitLemonCitrusNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyNo-CookBlenderFood ProcessorSummerBon Appétit
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