Watermelon Lemon Mint Drink (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
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Fresh mint, lemon or lime wheels, watermelon wedges for topping (all totally optional)
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2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup if you want it sweeter
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1/3 to 1/2 cup regular sugar, tweak as you like
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1/2 cup cold water (add extra if you like it thinner)
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1/4 cup squeezed lime juice (should get you there with 1 big lime)
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1 cup lemon juice from about 4 juicy lemons
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6 cups watermelon cubes, no seeds, about 1–2 inches each
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Grab some glasses, fill with ice, pour in the lemony drink. Add a sprig of mint or a fruit wedge if you wanna get fancy.
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Slide that pitcher in the fridge for a good half hour or longer so it’s cold and all the flavors mix together.
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Take a sip and see how it tastes. Mix in honey or agave for extra sweetness. Make sure it all dissolves.
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Stir in your fresh lemon and lime juices until it’s all one happy mix.
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Push that blended stuff through cheesecloth or a strainer right into a pitcher. Press with a spoon to squeeze out all the liquid and ditch the pulp.
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Toss watermelon chunks, sugar, and half a cup of water into the blender. Let it go until it’s super smooth.
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Chop up your seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes. You’ll need about 6 cups total. Pick one that’s really ripe for the tastiest results.
# Helpful Notes:
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Make sure your melon’s super ripe and seedless or you’ll miss out on the sweet, smooth flavor. Start slow on sugar and add more based on how sweet your fruit is.
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Want a grown-up drink? Splash in half a cup of vodka or rum before chilling. Skip the booze for a kid-friendly party option.
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Throw in other fruits or freeze the lemonade into popsicles for extra fun at summer get-togethers.