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Watermelon Lemonade

4.6

(10)

For an extra kick, add a dash of vodka to this refreshing drink.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 9

Ingredients

8 cups 1-inch pieces seedless watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds)
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
Ice cubes
Lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Working in 2 batches, blend watermelon and lemon juice in processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to pitcher.

    Step 2

    Bring 3 1/2 cups water and sugar to boil in medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add hot syrup to pitcher with watermelon-lemon juice. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour Watermelon Lemonade over and garnish glasses with lemon wedges.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesPitcher DrinkLemonadeWatermelonMelonFruitLemonCitrusNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeNonalcoholicEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerBlenderFood ProcessorSummerBon Appétit
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