Watermelon Limeade
Never waste watermelon again with this Watermelon Limeade recipe. It's refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for staying hydrated on hot days.
EQUIPMENT
- glass pitcher
- fine mesh strainer
- blender or food processor
INGREDIENTS
- 6 cups watermelon - cubed (should equal 4 cups of juice when blended)
- 1 lime - zested
- 1 cup lime juice - freshing squeezed
- 1 cup granulated sugar - or allulose for sugar free lemonade
- 4 cups water - lukewarm
INSTRUCTIONS
- To a large pitcher add the lukewarm water, granulated sugar, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir vigorously until the granulated sugar has dissolved completely.
- In a blender or food processor, add the fresh cubed watermelon and lime zest. Blend until it becomes a juice. There should be 4 cups of watermelon juice.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over the top of the pitcher. Pour in the watermelon juice and press to extract all the juices. Stir together until combined, and discard the pulp.
- Chill prior to serving or pour into glasses over ice. Feel free to garnish with a sprig of mint, lime slice, or a mini wedge of fresh watermelon like I did.
RECIPE NOTES
MAKE IT SUGAR FREE OR REDUCED SUGAR. For sugar free, use 1:1 allulose sugar in place for granulated sugar. For reduced sugar, use half allulose and half granulated sugar.
ADD A SPLASH OF SPIRITS (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Tequila, vodka, and rum taste best with the watermelon and lime combination.
TURN IT INTO A SLUSHIE. Just freeze your watermelon chunks and swap the water for ice cubes. Then blend everything in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
STORING INFORMATION
- Refrigerated, in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days. Stir well prior to serving.
- Frozen for up to 2 months.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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