Sweet & Tart Watermelon Lemonade Delight

Ingredients

- 2 large lemons
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded (about half of a medium-sized watermelon)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 8 lemon wheels (from the lemons above)
- 8 watermelon wedges (from the remaining watermelon)
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lemons and Watermelon:
- Slice the two lemons, saving 8 lemon wheels for garnish.
- Use a zester to carefully zest the lemons until you measure 2 tablespoons.
- Cube the watermelon into pieces, making sure to remove any seeds.

2. Create Lemon Syrup:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sugar with 2 cups of water.
- Stir gently until the sugar fully dissolves, creating a simple syrup.
- Add the lemon zest to the syrup, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let it steep for an additional 10 minutes to intensify the flavor.
- Strain the syrup to remove zest particles. Set aside to cool.

3. Blend the Watermelon:
- In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes with the remaining 2 cups of water.
- Blend on high until smooth, then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp.

4. Combine and Chill:
- In a large pitcher, mix the watermelon juice with the cooled lemon syrup.
- Stir well, then add the lemon wheels.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled.

5. Serve and Garnish:
- Pour the chilled watermelon lemonade into tall glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish each drink with a watermelon wedge on the rim and a lemon wheel slice inside.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing snack!

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Cooking and Cooling Time: PT50M
50 minutes

Total Time

PT1H20M
1 hour and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Watermelon lemonade, Lemon zest, Refreshing snack, Summer beverage, Homemade lemonade, Fruity drink, Lemon syrup, Watermelon drink, Easy recipe, Lemon garnish

Recipe Yield

Serves 8 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 880

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