Watermelon Mint Lemonade Summer (Printable)

Enjoy watermelon, lemon, and mint in a cool, vibrant drink perfect for summer refreshment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 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 (optional)

07 - Lemon slices
08 - Watermelon wedges

# Method:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and mint leaves into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth.
03 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract maximum liquid.
04 - Stir in cold water to the strained liquid until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to cool completely.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lemonade, and garnish with additional mint leaves, lemon slices, and watermelon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s quicker than buying juice at the store, and twice as satisfying.
  • The combination of watermelon and mint tastes like sunshine and shade in equal measure.
02 -
  • If you skip straining, the lemonade turns thick and pulpy, which frustrated my guests the first time.
  • Adding water after blending keeps the lemonade silky instead of foamy—an easy fix I learned after an overflowing pitcher.
03 -
  • Blending cold watermelon and chilling the lemonade is what gives it that crisp, refreshing flavor; plan ahead, especially for hot days.
  • Muddle mint leaves in the bottom of each glass for a real burst of aroma—it’s a simple trick that impresses guests every time.
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