Watermelon Mint Lemonade is the ultimate refreshing drink, perfect for hot days and summer gatherings. The sweet, juicy watermelon pairs beautifully with the zesty lemon, creating a tangy-sweet flavor that’s irresistibly light and hydrating. Fresh mint adds a cool, herbal note that elevates the entire drink, making each sip crisp and invigorating. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a barbecue, this vibrant, thirst-quenching lemonade is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Sugar: The sugar acts to sweeten the syrup and evenly through the lemonade. The sugar also acts as preservative for the simple syrup to extend its shelf life. In this recipe I used monk fruit sugar but stevia sweetener would also work without using processed sugar.
Monk fruit sweetener is great because it is anti-inflammatory, it doesn’t affect blood sugar levels, and it metabolizes differently than regular sugar. It also has zero calories.
Mint: Mint can help relieve indigestion, bloating, and discomfort. It is also rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from oxidative stress. Also mint is a flavor enhancer which has a distinct, refreshing, cool taste.
Water: In this recipe water is used in making the simple syrup and act as a solvent that dissolves the sugar. A 1:1 ratio of water to sugar is a standard way to create a syrup.
Lemon: Lemons are a powerful source of vitamin C, which supports the immune system. Lemon juice can also help stimulate digestion and flush out toxins. The flavor brings a bright, tangy flavor that balances the sweetness of the watermelon and syrup.
Watermelon: Watermelon has a high water content, which helps keep you hydrated. Watermelon is also rich in vitamins A and C, which are beneficial for skin health and immune function. It is also is naturally sweet, which can reduce the need for additional sugar in your lemonade.
Recipe Notes
Type of Simple Syrup
If you do not like the taste of mint this recipe can be easily adjusted by not including the mint in the simple syrup. You can also buy simple syrup at the store but it will most likely contain preservatives, artificial chemicals and colors.
Type of Mint
In this recipe I used mojito mint which is my favorite in beverages. This is because mojito mint has more of a mild flavor with a hint of citrus. Where as spearmint has a much stronger flavor. You can purchase mojito mint at most grocery stores, for this recipe you only need one 0.75 ounce package. Or you can take it from your fresh herb garden, and you can also make save a few for garnish if you wish.
How to Blend
Though a stand blender would be easier and less time consuming an immersion blender will also do the trick. To make it easier to strain, blend until all the chunks of watermelon are turned into a liquid. I saved a few watermelon chunks for the bottom of my glass at the end. This adds a different texture and something to chew on.
Making the Syrup
When making the simple syrup on the stove make sure to heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves into the water. This will ensure that the syrup doesn’t have a grainy texture.
The steeping time after the mixture comes together is important as well. This time allows the flavor of the mint leaves to fully combine into the syrup. The longer you let the leaves steep the stronger the flavor.
Recipes Tools
Immersion Blender – KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
Stand Blender – KitchenAid K150 3 Speed Ice Crushing Blender
Mason Jars – Wide Mouth Mason Jars 16oz
Nut Milk Bags – All Natural Cheesecloth Bags
Monk Fruit Sugar – Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol
Lemon Squeezer – Stainless Steel Hand Press Citrus Juicer
Ingredients
1 cup of monk fruit sugar
1 package (0.75 oz) mojito mint
- 1 cup water
8 cups chopped watermelon (half of a medium sized)
5 lemons squeezed
Directions
Rough chop mint leaves and place in sauce pan on medium heat with sugar and water
Stir often and leave for 10 minutes or until sugar dissolves
Remove from heat and let mint leaves steep in the syrup
Blend chopped watermelon until smooth
Strain watermelon mixture through a cheese cloth into a bowl or jar (now you should have 5 cups juice)
Juice all 5 lemons
Pour lemon juice, watermelon juice and 1 cup of the mint simple syrup into a pitcher
Can be served immediately over ice or stored in the fridge for about 5 days (mixture will separate just mix back together). Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is not specifically meant for celiac individuals. Instead this is meant for gluten sensitive individuals. It is not recommended for individuals with celiac.
- This recipe is not meant for vegan individuals, instead for dairy sensitive individuals.
- Nutritional information listed is an estimate.
Nutritional Information
serving size 1 cup, calories 46 kcal, total fats 0.07g, saturated Fat 0.01g, trans fat 0 g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 10mg, total carbohydrates 41.01g, fiber 0.29g, sugars 10.12g, protein 0.44g, vitamin a 47.55mg, vitamin c 27.13mg, vitamin d 0mg, calcium 6.27mg, iron 0.12mg, magnesium 1.98mg, potassium 81.85mg
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