Watermelon Mint Lemonade
Cool off this summer with this super refreshing Watermelon Mint Lemonade. Easy to make and perfect for sipping.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
For the mint simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed mint leaves
For the lemonade:
- 6 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup mint simple syrup
Instructions
- To make mint simple syrup: add water and sugar to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in mint leaves. Let steep for 30 minutes. Pour into a container with a lid or a bottle and store in refrigerator.
- Add watermelon to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl. Add to a pitcher. Add lemon juice, water and 1 cup mint simple syrup. Stir to combine. You can add more simple syrup if you want it sweeter. Store any unused simple syrup in the fridge for up to a month.
- Chill lemonade for an hour before serving. Give it a good stir before pouring. Good up to 1 week.