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I don’t normally post on Saturday’s, but I had to post this drink. It will be a perfect addition to your 4th of July party or picnic. It is so refreshing. Not too sweet, not too tart, and just a hint of watermelon.
Watermelon Lemonade
3/4 cup sugar
2 3/4 cup water, divided
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups fresh watermelon puree, strained to remove the seeds
1. Combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in a sauce pan (you are making a simple syrup). Heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
2. Combine remaining ingredients into a pitcher, add cooled simple syrup. Stir.
3. Serve over ice.
TIP: I used frozen lemon juice that I squeezed from the lemons off my tree. I pick the lemons when they are perfectly ripe, squeeze all the juice, and freeze in various size portions (1 cup, 1 tbl, and 2 tbls sized portions) to use in dishes and drinks all year long. Nothing beats fresh squeezed lemon juice.
any idea why the need to make a 'simple syrup' first? more dishes and time….
Becka, it's to make sure the sugar gets dissolved.
yummmmmm
Sounds yummy!
At $1 per lemon at our grocery store I decided to go the less expensive route and use frozen lemonade when I made this for a party at my house. Still, it turned out really delicious! I love the color and the subtle taste of watermelon. It's definitely on my 'make again' list when I need a special summer drink.
That looks and sounds awesome! Gotta try it!