Name: Watermelonade
Yield: Serves 10
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 4 cups cubed watermelon; 3 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Photo by James Ransom

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Author Notes

My sister and some friends recently threw me a lovely bridal shower. The food, provided by Go Catering, was delicious. Happy guests devoured crudités, curried chicken salad, mini grilled cheese sandwiches with bacon, sausage rolls, and homemade currant and ginger scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam. To drink, there was a crisp rosé and a refreshing concoction of fresh watermelon, lemon, sugar and water known as "watermelonade." Apparently, it's one of the caterer's specialties, and everyone raved about the juicy, pink drink. This past weekend, I couldn't resist attempting it myself. —Merrill Stubbs

Serves 10

Ingredients

¹/₂ cup sugar
4 cups cubed watermelon
3 ¹/₂ cups water
¹/₂ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring sugar to dissolve. Set aside.
Put the cubed watermelon in a blender and puree until smooth, about 20 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. You should have about 2 cups of strained watermelon juice.
Mix the sugar syrup with 3 cups cold water and the lemon juice. Stir well.
Fill glasses with ice, add about 3 tablespoons of watermelon juice and then top off with lemonade. Stir gently before serving.

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17 Reviews

Brigb June 10, 2017

It's very tasty, I made it with limes.

Ontariobnd October 21, 2016

I loved this drink!! I became heavier handed with the watermelon juice the second time around. The watermelon totally brought down the tart flavor of the lemonade and added such a fruity wonderful flavor.

pamela N. July 4, 2016

I made this for a fireworks viewing party last night and used it as a base for a signature cocktail - adding vodka, a spritz of lemon seltzer, blueberries and mint. It was super delicious! Thank you!

James C. June 24, 2015

What kind of alcohol would be good to add to this recipe?

the_lewist April 25, 2015

Planning a backyard BBQ birthday party for about 15 people- Do you think this would work well in a pitcher?

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Merrill S. April 25, 2015

Absolutely. I often do it that way, and it's so pretty!

Nikki February 26, 2015

This sounds delish. I emailed it to my daughters. I am sure my granddaughters will love it-especially the 3 oldest who are all cheerleaders in KY. I actually made something sort of like this when they were here one time. I am sure this will be better. I think my youngest granddaughter and grandson will find it refreshing, also.

Desired C. December 7, 2014

This sounds PERFECT for summer!

natalia July 22, 2014

It's necessary to take off the seeds from the watermelon or can I blended with them?

tamater S. July 2, 2014

Any idea how far in advance of serving this can be made?

ghainskom June 30, 2014

Very nice. Might add some mint next time around...

Donna May 30, 2014

So refreshing! It's wonderful!

rochelle123 September 3, 2012

I followed the recipe exactly and it came out beautifully. So refreshing and the right balance of sweet and sour.

jenniebites July 27, 2011

yum! made this after a run today and it hit the spot! thank you.

MissGinsu July 11, 2010

Want!!!

dymnyno June 22, 2010

I just made some test ade for a day after the wedding brunch this weekend. Wow!! what great color...and it really tastes good too.

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Merrill S. June 22, 2010

So glad you liked it! And that pink color is almost as great as the taste, huh?

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