Hot summer days call for refreshing, easy to prepare drinks. Lemonade came to mind and then I thought: ‘Why not step it up a notch and make these fancy watermelon mint lemonades?’.
This lemonade recipe is very easy and healthier than your regular lemonade; ‘simple syrup’ is made with just a bit of honey or agave nectar instead of granulated refined sugar.
So, how do I make this refreshing drink?
There are only 3 simple steps to make this watermelon mint lemonade. Here is what I do:
So instead of simple syrup I heat up water and make a fresh mint leaves tea using honey (or agave syrup if you are vegan and/or don’t like the dominate taste of honey coming through in the lemonade) to sweeten it. I give it a quick stir and taste it to adjust the sweetness. I let it cool completely and then strain it.
I add cubed watermelon, peeled and seeded lemons (or limes whatever you prefer), ice, water and my ‘simple syrup’ to a blender and blend until smooth. I usually don’t strain it (to keep the good stuff in there), but you totally can.
I serve it on ice and decorate the glass with a few sprigs of mint, a lemon and/or watermelon wedge to make it an extra festive drink with a ‘wow’ affect.
Want to turn this into an adult beverage? First pour a shot of vodka in your glass with ice, add watermelon mint lemonade and then decorate your glass as mention above. And TA-DA! the perfect summer’s night drink!
This lemonade has ‘summer’ written all over it. And we just love it! We hope you do too. It is:
naturally sweetened – tangy – fruity – refreshing – & just so delicious
Are you looking for other hot summer day recipes? Try out this gazpacho, Niçoise salad or avocado toast. Or these sweet treats; yummy ice cream sandwiches, magnums or our fruity popsicles and rainbow popsicles.
Watermelon mint lemonade
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
Simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1-3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup or agave syrup if vegan)
- 1 bunch fresh mint (or peppermint)
Watermelon mint lemonade
- 4 cups watermelon (in cubes, no seeds)
- 4 lemons (peeled and seeded)(or sub limes (5 instead of 4))
- 1 cup 'simple syrup'
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- To make the 'simple syrup', heat up water and add 1 tbsp of honey (or use maple or agave syrup if you'd like a more neutral flavor; honey influences the flavor of the lemonade more) and mint sprigs. Give it a quick stir and taste to adjust the sweetness. Let it cool completely and then strain it.
- Add cubed watermelon, peeled and seeded lemons (or limes), ice, water and 'simple syrup' to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain or don't strain, that is up to you (don't strain if you want to keep the good stuff in there).
- Add ice to a glass and pour the lemonade on top of it.
- Decorate the glass with a few sprigs of mint, a lemon and/or watermelon wedge (optional).
Notes
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