Watermelonade
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
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 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.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
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3 months ago pamela norwood
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!
5 months ago Geneva Rubio
Interesting lemonade, I also like this recipe because watermelon has so many health benefits http://www.well-beingsecrets...
over 1 year ago James Charles
What kind of alcohol would be good to add to this recipe?
over 1 year ago the_lewist
Planning a backyard BBQ birthday party for about 15 people- Do you think this would work well in a pitcher?
over 1 year ago Merrill Stubbs
Merrill is a co-founder of Food52.
Absolutely. I often do it that way, and it's so pretty!
over 1 year ago Nikki
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.
almost 2 years ago Desired Cooking
This sounds PERFECT for summer!
about 2 years ago natalia
It's necessary to take off the seeds from the watermelon or can I blended with them?
about 2 years ago tamater sammich
Any idea how far in advance of serving this can be made?
over 2 years ago ghainskom
Very nice. Might add some mint next time around...
over 2 years ago Donna
So refreshing! It's wonderful!
about 4 years ago rochelle123
I followed the recipe exactly and it came out beautifully. So refreshing and the right balance of sweet and sour.
about 5 years ago jenniebites
yum! made this after a run today and it hit the spot! thank you.
about 6 years ago MissGinsu
Want!!!
over 6 years ago dymnyno
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.
over 6 years ago Merrill Stubbs
Merrill is a co-founder of Food52.
So glad you liked it! And that pink color is almost as great as the taste, huh?