This sparkling watermelon lemonade has the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness bursting with an irresistible watermelon flavor. It tastes like summer in a glass! It’s incredibly refreshing, cooling, and perfect for sipping on a hot day!
About This Recipe
Sparkling watermelon lemonade is a refreshing and delicious drink that combines the flavors of juicy watermelon and tangy lemons. It has a natural beautiful pink color paired well with the sunny yellow color of lemon slices. It’s a perfect summer drink to beat the heat and quench your thirst. It comes together in the blender in under 5 minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Refreshing: Like regular lemonade, sparkling watermelon lemonade is usually served chilled, making it a refreshing beverage on a hot day.
- Perfect for any occasion: A watermelon lemonade can be a fantastic choice for parties, summer barbecues, and picnics.
- Easy to make: Watermelon lemonade is one of the easiest drinks you could make. Mixing freshly squeezed lemons with pureed and strained watermelon and sweetener could not be simpler.
What You Need to Make Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade
- Watermelon: It is best to use seedless watermelon for this recipe. Otherwise, you should pick the seeds out of the watermelon before use.
- Lemon juice: Lemon juice adds a touch of freshness and zing to the lemonade and pairs well with the sweetness of the watermelon.
- Granulated sugar: Sugar adds a touch of sweetness to our lemonade. You can adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar.
- Sparkling water: Sparkling water or soda add a bubbly touch and fizzy texture to the drink.
How to Make Watermelon Lemonade
- Blend watermelon cubes with lemon juice and granulated sugar in a food processor. Strain the mixture with a fine mesh strainer.
- Pour the mixture into a pitcher filled halfway with ice. Add lemon slices and sparkling water. Give a quick stir and serve.
FAQs
How to Cut Watermelon Cubes?
Rinse the watermelon under running water and dry it. With a paring knife, trim off the ends. Slice down the watermelon through the middle to create two halves. Trim off the rind of each half carefully. Cut each half into 1-inch slices. Then lay each slice down and cut them into strips. Then cut across the strips to make watermelon cubes.
What Does Watermelon Lemonade Taste Like?
This lemonade has a sweet and fruity flavor with a tangy, citrusy kick.
Can I Make Watermelon Lemonade Without Sugar?
Yes, you can make watermelon lemonade without sugar if you prefer a less sweet or healthier option. However, if you find the lemonade too tart, you can balance the flavors by adding a small amount of pure maple syrup or a natural sweetener of your choice.
Did you like the sparkling watermelon lemonade recipe? Try my classic mojito mocktail as well! Leave your comment below and If you make this recipe, be sure to tag your photos #yummynotes 
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- Juice of 3 large lemons
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups sparkling water
- Ice
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Blend watermelon cubes with lemon juice and granulated sugar in a food processor. Strain the mixture with a fine mesh strainer.
Step 2
Pour the mixture into a pitcher filled halfway with ice. Add lemon slices and sparkling water. Give a quick stir and serve.
