Watermelon Mint Lemonade Recipe

Watermelon Mint Lemonade recipe — The overachiever who makes summer look effortless but secretly spent all morning prepping. Made with none. Originally from United States.

I'm that friend who shows up to your backyard BBQ looking flawless in white jeans and somehow never gets a stain. Sure, I take a little extra effort to make, but I'm worth it — I'm basically liquid sunshine with a college degree. I pair perfectly with lazy afternoons and ambitious Pinterest boards.

Watermelons are 92% water, making them one of the most hydrating fruits on Earth. Ancient Egyptians placed watermelons in burial tombs as sustenance for the afterlife, and they weren't wrong — a single watermelon contains enough electrolytes to rehydrate you better than most sports drinks.

This refreshing combo gained popularity in the American South during the 1980s when health-conscious mothers started blending fresh watermelon with traditional lemonade stands. Atlanta's famous summer heat made it an instant hit at neighborhood gatherings. The mint addition came from Southern sweet tea traditions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh watermelon juice (about 2 cups cubed watermelon, blended and strained)
• 3 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1.5 lemons)
• 1 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 6-8 leaves fresh mint (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup crushed ice

Instructions

1. Muddle mint leaves gently in the bottom of your mason jar to release oils.
2. Add watermelon juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the jar.
3. Fill jar with crushed ice and top with cold water.
4. Stir well and garnish with fresh mint sprig and watermelon wedge.

Category: mocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: none | ABV:

Origin: United States