Watermelon Mint Lemonade Drink (Printable)

Cool down with watermelon, lemon, and mint blended for a vibrant summer drink, ideal for easy entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
03 - 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup

→ Herbs

04 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves

→ Liquids

05 - 2 cups cold water
06 - Ice cubes, for serving

→ Garnish

07 - Lemon slices
08 - Watermelon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add watermelon cubes, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and mint leaves to a blender.
02 - Blend at high speed until fully smooth.
03 - Pour blended contents through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing to extract maximum liquid.
04 - Stir in cold water until mixture is fully integrated; adjust sweetness if needed.
05 - Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour for optimal temperature.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lemonade, and garnish with extra mint leaves, lemon slices, and watermelon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns leftover watermelon into the ultimate thirst quencher and feels like an instant mood lift.
  • The quick blend-and-pour means you'll spend less time prepping and more time relaxing with friends.
02 -
  • If you skip straining, you end up with a gritty texture nobody enjoys.
  • Adjust lemon and honey depending on how sweet or tart your melon is; some batches need a nudge.
03 -
  • Use crushed ice for a gentler chill that doesn't dilute as fast.
  • Let the lemonade sit with mint overnight for a deeper, grown-up infusion.
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