A refreshing and easy watermelon lemonade recipe that is perfect for summer parties!
With a plethora of lemons that grow around here, I’m always thinking of different ways I can use my favorite homemade lemonade recipe.
This time I gave it the ultimate summer twist and spruced it up by adding fresh, puréed watermelon juice and whole chunks of watermelon in the drink dispenser to make watermelon lemonade! It really is the best summer drink!
The resul is an incredibly delicious watermelon lemonade! The watermelon gives it a sweet and refreshing taste. I served the yummy drink in 24oz plastic cups with lids (perfect for outdoor summer parties) and jumbo straws so you can sip up watermelon chunks.
However, you can also serve in 24-ounce Ball Jars with a large glass straw. These wide mouth jars are perfect for watermelon lemonade.
Tips for Making Watermelon Lemonade
You do not have to make your own lemonade if you don’t have time! A nice, low sugar
Making it for just the adults? Spike it with some vodka for the perfect summer cocktail!
You can also use a sugar substitute when making this. Something like Stevia would help keep the sugar lower. You can also just add less sugar.
More Watermelon Drinks You’ll Love!
Ingredients
Homemade Lemonade (double this recipe to make the 12 cups you will need)
- 1 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar or sugar substitute (You can add more or less depending on how you life it!)
- 6 cups water
Watermelon Lemonade
- 12 cups lemonade
- 5 cups watermelon juice
Instructions
Homemade Lemonade
- Boil water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add in the fresh squeezed lemon juice and pour into a heatproof glass pitcher. Refrigerate until cold.
Watermelon Lemonade
- Cut chunks of watermelon and blend until almost liquid.
- Pour 5 cups watermelon juice in the drink dispenser with 12 cups of lemonade. Add slices of watermelon and lemons and top with ice.
Judy says
June 24, 2013 at 9:28 amYour pictures are so inviting. I will have to make this. Besides, everyone at my home will love it.
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June 25, 2013 at 1:56 pmyummm, reminds me of my fav from lemonade la! add a little rosemary for an herbal kick! xo
Crystal says
July 20, 2013 at 2:02 pmIs this suppose to have pulp in it? I made it but mine had lots of pulp..any ideas on the juicing part? The recipe was great though! Ty
Jennifer says
August 7, 2013 at 5:39 pmIf you are using a blender, try using a nut milk bag to strain the juice from the pulp. Then you can freeze the pulp and use it later for raw breads and crackers.
Hope that might help you!
Nick says
July 31, 2013 at 9:33 amWow, this looks amazing. How much watermelon, would you estimate, makes 5 cups of watermelon juice?
scott sutherland says
August 22, 2013 at 6:13 pmis there a simpler way of doing this if so plz send me a pm let me know i love lemonade an watermelon an would love 2 try this !!! thanks glenda
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October 8, 2013 at 8:15 pmLooks great, will try.
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Jessica says
November 14, 2014 at 7:31 amHey, there! I was hoping to make this for a thanksgiving potluck, and I was wondering if you need to double that homemade lemonade recipe of yours in order to make the watermelon lemonade.
Eden says
November 14, 2014 at 10:45 amHi Jessica! Yes, double the recipe to make a large batch. Also, taste test to see if you need more or less sugar. Some lemons can be sweet and some very tart. Enjoy!!
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May 17, 2016 at 8:46 amOne of my all time favorites homemade lemonade. Thanks so much for sharing. Great recipie.
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May 17, 2016 at 10:27 amThank you Simon!!! Love hearing that!!!
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August 10, 2016 at 7:40 pmGreetings! Very helpful advvice in this paarticular post!
It is the little changes that will make the largest changes.
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Jo Smith says
August 30, 2017 at 3:57 pmLove the photos and great recipe!
Eden says
August 30, 2017 at 10:20 pmThanks!