Recipe
Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade
15m • — • American
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Prep: 15 min • Cook: 0 min. A bright, sparkling watermelon lemonade perfect for summer; this 4-serving pitcher uses fresh watermelon, lemon juice, a touch of simple syrup, and cold sparkling water for a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink.
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Ingredients
Fruit & Flavor Base
- 600g watermelon flesh(seedless, rind removed)
- 60ml fresh lemon juice(about 2 lemons)
Sweetener
- 60ml simple syrup(prepared or store-bought; adjust sweetness to taste)
Fizz & Chill
- 800ml sparkling water(chilled)
Garnish & Serve
- 8 pcs fresh mint leaves
- 4 pcs lemon wedges
Ice
- 4 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Fruit Prep
- If needed, cut watermelon into chunks and remove seeds; use about 600 g of flesh.
- Place watermelon flesh in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Optional: strain through a fine sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp, yielding clear juice.
Mix & Sweeten
- Stir in lemon juice and simple syrup until well combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if desired.
Fizz & Assemble
- Just before serving, slowly add sparkling water and stir gently to preserve fizz.
- Fill glasses with ice and ladle lemonade over ice.
Tips
- Chill all ingredients in advance for an extra refreshing drink.
- Adjust lemon or syrup to taste; add a few mint sprigs for aroma.