Watermelon Mint Lemonade
On a hot summer day, there's nothing like this Watermelon Mint Lemonade! It's refreshing, delicious, easy to put together and make-ahead. All you need is frozen lemonade, watermelon and mint!
Servings: 12
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 1 12- ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate thawed
- 8 cups diced seedless watermelon
- 5 cups water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves packed, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine frozen lemonade and watermelon in a blender container. Blend for 1 minute until smooth.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour lemonade/watermelon mixture into strainer and allow to drain. Stir occasionally until almost all of the liquid is strained into the bowl.
- Combine lemonade/watermelon mixture with the water and stir well.
- Place mint leaves and sugar in a small bowl. With a muddler or the blunt end of a wooden spoon or other kitchen utensil, crush (or bruise) the mint leaves a bit to release the oils.
- Add crushed mint leaves to the lemonade and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Remove mint leaves and discard.
- Serve lemonade chilled over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 159mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg