Description
A refreshing and vibrant Spiked Watermelon Lemonade combining the natural sweetness of seedless watermelon with tangy lemonade and lemon juice, perfect for cooling down on warm days. This easy-to-make beverage is blended, poured over ice, and garnished for a delightful summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 (12 oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice, as needed
- Watermelon slices, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend watermelon and lemonade: Place the cubed seedless watermelon and frozen lemonade concentrate into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine liquids: Pour the blended watermelon and lemonade mixture into a large pitcher. Add the water and lemon juice, stirring thoroughly to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Prepare glasses: Fill serving glasses with ice cubes to chill the drink effectively.
- Serve: Pour the spiked watermelon lemonade over the ice-filled glasses.
- Garnish and enjoy: Add watermelon slices and lemon wedges to each glass for an attractive and tasty garnish. Serve immediately while chilled for best flavor.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, add simple syrup or honey to taste before serving.
- To make it non-alcoholic, omit any additional alcohol if desired; this recipe as written is non-alcoholic despite the name ‘Spiked’.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best natural citrus flavor.
- Ensure the watermelon is seedless for a smoother blend and better texture.
- Serve immediately after preparation or keep chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
