Fresh Watermelon Lemonade

Name: Fresh Watermelon Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1200 g watermelon flesh (cubed; seeds removed); 80-100 g white sugar; 240 ml water; 6 item medium lemons (freshly squeezed); 960 ml ice-cold water; 0.25 tsp fresh lemon zest (yellow part only); 0.125 tsp fine sea salt

A crisp, ultra-refreshing lemonade made with fresh watermelon juice and bright lemon. Clean, hydrating, and naturally light — peak summer flavor with no heaviness.

fresh watermelon lemonade with ice, lemon slices, and watermelon cubes

Prep Time : 15 min

Cook Time : 5 min

Servings : 8

Prep Time :

15 min

Cook Time :

5 min

Servings :

Ingredients

Watermelon Lemonade

• 1.2 kg watermelon flesh, cubed (seeds removed)

• ⅓–½ cup (80–100 g) white sugar

• 1 cup (240 ml) water

• 6 medium lemons, freshly squeezed

• 4 cups (960 ml) ice-cold water

• ¼ tsp fresh lemon zest (yellow part only)

• ⅛ tsp fine sea salt

To Serve

• Ice

• Lemon slices

• Fresh watermelon wedges (optional)

Directions

Blend the Watermelon
Add the cubed and seeded watermelon to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp and foam, pressing gently.
Set the strained watermelon juice aside.
Make the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup water.
Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring just until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Juice the Lemons
Juice the lemons until you have about 1 to 1¼ cups (240–300 ml) of fresh juice.
Remove any seeds.
Assemble the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, lemon juice, cooled syrup, and 4 cups ice-cold water.
Add the lemon zest and fine sea salt. Stir well.
Adjust Carefully
Taste and adjust only with extra syrup or lemon juice if needed — do not add plain sugar directly.
Chill
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully cold.
Serve
Fill glasses with ice, pour over the watermelon lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices and watermelon wedges if desired.

*Notes :

Always strain watermelon juice — pulp dulls the flavor and mouthfeel.
Salt doesn’t make it salty; it sharpens sweetness and citrus.
Use less cold water than other lemonades — watermelon already brings hydration.
Keeps well refrigerated for up to 24–36 hours (best fresh).

Nutrition Facts

( per ~200 ml serving )

Calories

~95 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~24 g

Calories

~95 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~24 g

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