This refreshing watermelon vodka lemonade is super quick and easy to prepare and makes a delicious summer drink.
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This recipe combines 2 iconic summer treats, lemonade and watermelon, that perfectly balance each other. The tartness from the lemon and the sweetness from the watermelon come together for a refreshing summer drink. Perfect for a backyard BBQ or picnic.
Directions for a mint-infused simple syrup are included. The watermelon adds a lot of sweetness, however, so you may not wish to sweeten it further. It really depends on how sweet you want the final results to be.
If you are serving this recipe outside on a warm day, make extra so you can freeze some into ice cubes or an ice ring (if serving in a punch bowl). Using ice cubes made of the beverage you are serving rather than plain water will prevent watered-down drinks as the day or evening progresses.
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The great thing about this cocktail is that it’s lemonade first and cocktail second. If you want to make a watermelon lemonade that the whole family can enjoy, just leave out the vodka.
The amount of water you need to add will vary depending on how juicy the watermelon is and how strong you want the flavor to be.
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Watermelon Vodka Lemonade
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves stems removed and crushed
- 6 cups fresh watermelon rinds removed and cut into chunks
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 6-8 medium lemons
- 1/2 cup citrus-flavored vodka
- 1/4 cup cold water (plus more, if needed)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves tightly packed with stems removed
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, add the sugar, water and crushed mint leaves to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and discard mint leaves. Cool completely before using.
- Add watermelon chunks, lemon juice and ½ cup cold water to a blender and blend until liquefied. Pour through a fine mesh strainer. Sweeten with mint-infused simple syrup.
- Bruise ½ c. fresh mint leaves with fingers to release oils and add to the bottom of a large glass pitcher or jar. If serving immediately, add ice cubes to the container and pour in the watermelon mixture.
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