Watermelon Mint Lemonade
@cookinwithjenni Watermelon Mint Lemonade 🍉✨🍋 If summer had a flavour this would be it POV: it’s 30°C outside Lemon Syrup: •150g sugar •120ml water •50ml lemon juice •Lemon peel from 1 medium lemon Ingredients •1kg watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes •10–15 fresh mint leaves •Ice cubes •Lemon slices •Extra watermelon cubes for topping Instructions 1.Add the sugar, water, lemon peel and lemon juice to a saucepan place over medium heat 2.Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and let the lemon peel infuse for 15 minutes. Strain the syrup and allow it to cool completely. 3.Add the watermelon cubes and mint leaves to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. 4.Add ice cubes lemon slices, mint and lemon syrup, then stir well. 5.Add a little cold water if you prefer a lighter consistency. 6.Serve chilled and enjoy 🍉✨🍋 #drink #lemonade #Summer #EasyRecipes #recipes
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This Watermelon Mint Lemonade is bright, naturally refreshing, and perfect for hot summer days. Fresh watermelon is blended with cooling mint and homemade lemon syrup to create a vibrant drink that’s ideal for BBQs, picnics, and backyard gatherings.
Ingredients:
For the Lemon Syrup
- 150 g sugar
- 120 ml water
- 50 ml lemon juice
- 1 medium lemon (peeled)
- 1 kg watermelon (peeled and cut into cubes, plus extra for topping)
- 10-15 mint leaves (fresh)
- ice cubes
- slices lemon
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Directions
- Combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon peel in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and allow the lemon peel to infuse for 15 minutes. Strain and cool completely.
- Add the watermelon and mint leaves to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the watermelon mixture into a large pitcher.
- Add the cooled lemon syrup, plenty of ice, lemon slices, and extra mint. Stir well.
- If desired, stir in a little cold water for a lighter consistency.
- Serve chilled with extra watermelon cubes and lemon slices.
