Watermelon Lemonade
Author: Divas Can Cook
Ingredients
� ½ medium-size watermelon( or enough to make 4 cups watermelon juice)
� 4-5 large lemons( or enough to make 1 cup lemon juice)
� 1- 1½ cups granulated sugar
� 4-6 cups water or sparkling water
� fresh mint
Instructions
1. Scoop watermelon into a blender or food processor. 2. Process until liquid. 3. Strain watermelon through a mesh strainer, reserving 4 cups of watermelon juice and discarding the watermelon flesh. 4. Pour the watermelon juice into a pitcher. Set aside. 5. Juice the lemons to equal 1 cup( use more if you prefer it really tart. I used 4 large lemons and got 1 cup of lemon juice) 6. Strain the lemon juice and add it to the pitcher. 7. Add in water. 8. Stir in sugar to sweeten to desired taste. 9. Serve immediately over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.
Notes
This drink separates as it sits. So if you decide to serve it later, be sure to stir it up before serving.
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