The East Community Guide - Gainesville, FL July 2018 The East Community Guide | Page 12

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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