SUMMER HIT: MAKE THE PERFECT WATERMELON LEMONADE

Perfect for hot summer days, this refreshing homemade watermelon lemonade offers an ideal blend of sweet watermelon and tangy lemon juice – the ultimate drink for moments of relaxation.

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Ingredients
1.2 kg seedless watermelon (peeled)
200 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
100 ml simple syrup (or 80 g sugar)
500 ml cold water
Optional:
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Preparation
You can use sugar for this recipe, but if you prefer simple syrup, heat 100 ml of water with 100 g of sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved, then let it cool. Peel and cube the watermelon, removing all seeds. Place the watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth (you can strain it through a sieve for a smoother texture, if desired).

Add lemon juice and simple syrup (or sugar) to the watermelon juice and mix well. Stir in the cold water, adjusting the amount to taste – add more if the flavor is too intense. Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves if you like.