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Watermelon Mint Lemonade

Watermelon Mint Lemonade

Fresh watermelon juice is blended with zesty lemonade and muddled mint leaves for a refreshing summer drink that's perfectly sweet and tangy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups seedless watermelon chunks
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 4-5 lemons
  • 1/3 cup honey or sugar
  • 15-20 fresh mint leaves
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes for serving
  • Extra watermelon wedges and mint sprigs for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by juicing your lemons – you’ll want to roll them firmly on the counter first to help release more juice. Strain out any seeds as you go.
  • Add watermelon chunks to a blender. Don’t pack them in too tightly – you want to give them room to move around. Blend until completely smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
  • Pour the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, using the back of a spoon to press gently and get all the juice out.
  • Take mint leaves and gently clap them between your palms once or twice – this releases the oils without making them bitter. Drop them into the pitcher.
  • Add honey or sugar and stir until completely dissolved. If using honey, you might want to mix it with a small amount of warm water first to help it blend easier.
  • Pour in the lemon juice and cold water. Give everything a good stir for about 30 seconds – you want to make sure the mint has a chance to release its flavor.
  • Let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. The longer it sits (up to about 2 hours), the more minty it’ll become.