Watermelon Mint Lemonade
This watermelon mint lemonade is super easy to make and is a perfectly refreshing drink for all of your summer parties and events!
Ingredients
- 6 c. fresh watermelon rinds removed and cut into chunks
- ¾ c. fresh lemon juice 6–8 medium lemons
- ½ c. cold water (plus more, if needed)
- ½ c. fresh mint leaves tightly packed with stems removed
- fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Mint Simple Syrup (optional)
- ½ c. granulated sugar
- ½ c. water
- ¼ c. tightly packed fresh mint leaves stems removed and crushed
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, add the sugar, water, and crushed mint leaves to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and discard mint leaves. Cool completely before using.
- Add watermelon chunks, lemon juice and ½ cup cold water to a blender and blend until liquefied. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any larger particles. Taste and add more water, if needed. Sweeten with mint-infused simple syrup, if desired.
- Bruise ½ c. fresh mint leaves with fingers to release oils and add to the bottom of a large glass pitcher or jar. If serving immediately, add ice cubes to the container and pour the watermelon mixture over top. Add fresh lemon slices to the container for garnish.
- To serve, pour over ice and add a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice for garnish.