Watermelonade
Refresh your taste buds with our delightful Watermelonade! This easy-to-make summer beverage combines the zesty flavor of lemon, the sweet juiciness of watermelon, and a hint of fresh spearmint. Perfectly balanced with sugar and served over ice, it's the ultimate thirst-quencher for warm days. Enjoy every sip of this cool and revitalizing drink!
- 13 May 2024
- Cook time 30 min
- Prep time 30 min
- 1 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
Watermelonade is a refreshing and delicious beverage perfect for hot summer days. Combining the sweet taste of watermelon with the tangy zest of lemon and the cooling touch of spearmint, this drink is sure to quench your thirst and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Lemon: Wash the lemon thoroughly. Cut it in half and extract the juice into a small bowl. Make sure to remove any seeds. You'll need about 4 teaspoons of lemon juice.
- Spearmint: Rinse the spearmint leaves and pat them dry.
- Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into small chunks, discarding any seeds and rind.
- Place the watermelon chunks, spearmint leaves, and sugar into a blender.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest (optional for additional flavor).
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher. This will remove any pulp and provide a smooth watermelonade.
- Add the ice cubes to the pitcher.
- Stir the mixture to combine and chill the drink.
- Pour the watermelonade into glasses.
- Garnish with additional spearmint leaves or a lemon slice on the rim of each glass.
- Serve immediately while cold for a refreshing, invigorating drink.
Tips:
- For a sweeter drink, you can add more sugar or use a sugar substitute to taste.
- Chill your watermelon in the refrigerator before making the beverage for an even cooler and more refreshing drink.
- If you prefer a chunky texture, you can mash the watermelon with a fork instead of blending it completely smooth.
- To elevate the presentation, garnish with a small slice of lemon or a sprig of spearmint on top.
- For an adult version, consider adding a splash of vodka or rum.
Watermelonade is a simple yet delightful beverage that you can easily make at home using fresh ingredients. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or just a relaxing afternoon, this drink is sure to become a favorite for both kids and adults. Enjoy the perfect blend of watermelon, lemon, and mint flavors in every sip!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 690 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 280kcal | 11% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 2.20g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 70g | 21% |
| Fiber 3.70g | 10% |
| Sugar 60g | 63% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 0.76g | 1% |
| Saturated 0.07g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 44ug | 5% |
| Choline 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 0.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 0.40mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 0.17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B9 20ug | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 80mg | 86% |
| Vitamin E 0.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 0.15ug | 0% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 72mg | 6% |
| Copper, Cu 0.14mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.06mg | 10% |
| Magnesium, Mg 33mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P 36mg | 3% |
| Potassium, K 360mg | 11% |
| Selenium, Se 1.37ug | 2% |
| Sodium, Na 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.23mg | 2% |
| Water | |
| Water 610g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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