Watermelon Mint Lemonade
Watermelon Mint Lemonade made with fresh watermelon chunks, fresh lemon juice and sweetened with a mint simple syrup.
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
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves stems removed and crushed
Instructions
- Add watermelon chunks, lemon juice, and 1/2 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 1/2 cup 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.
Mint 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.