Name: Watermelon Lemonade
Yield: Serves 9
Ingredients: 8 cups 1-inch pieces seedless watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds); 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 1/2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; Ice cubes; Lemon wedges

For an extra kick, add a dash of vodka to this refreshing drink.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 9

Ingredients

8 cups 1-inch pieces seedless watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds)

1 cup fresh lemon juice

3 1/2 cups water

1 cup sugar

Ice cubes

Lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1
Working in 2 batches, blend watermelon and lemon juice in processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to pitcher.
Step 2
Bring 3 1/2 cups water and sugar to boil in medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add hot syrup to pitcher with watermelon-lemon juice. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour Watermelon Lemonade over and garnish glasses with lemon wedges.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Pitcher Drink Lemonade Watermelon Melon Fruit Lemon Citrus Nut Free Gluten Free Dairy Free Nonalcoholic Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Simmer Blender Food Processor Summer Bon Appétit

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