Watermelon Lemonade

 

The canine days do n’t stand a chance against this summer swallow. It dyads the hydrating power of watermelon with the perfect pucker of bomb for the ideal lesson. It’s sophisticated enough for brunch but hits the spot after mowing the field.

It’s also the lazy person’s libation Just seed and cell a couple failures and cell some( seedless) watermelon and throw it all in the blender. The only other constituents you need are water and sugar because the melon is doing the heavy lifting then. mix, strain, and serve over ice.


Pick the Perfect Lemon :

You do n’t have to juice a ton of failures for this form — the whole fruit is going in the blender — that’s right, skin, pith and meat! Other than halving and sowing them, the most trouble goes into picking the right bomb You want thin-bearded bones .

Thin bearded failures have lower pith, the white part between the skin and the meat. You want some pith because it adds a touch of bitterness, which is balanced with the sweet watermelon and courtesan bomb juice. But too important pith can make the lemonade unwelcome.

Thin-bearded failures which are generally smooth and squeezable — have lower pith than thick bearded failures, making them perfect for the task.

still, thick-bearded failures or if your thin-bearded failures have a curdy, sharp end, If you can find only firm. Whether you buy organic or conventional failures, wash them well before tossing them in the blender. You want to remove any wax or pollutants from the skin, which contains essential canvases that give this lemonade a flavor boost.


How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon :

You also want to buy watermelon that's heavy for its size, sounds concave when you thump it smoothly, and has a dark unheroic field spot( an area where it was resting in the field.) Some say if the skin is dull also that’s another good sign the melon will be sweet.

still, judge a fruit by its color The redder, the better, If you ’re not buying whole watermelon. You can flutter out the black seeds and leave the tender white bones ( they ’ll strain out).


Custom amalgamations and Mocktails with Lemonade :

Shake with tequila, Cointreau and fresh jalapeño for a racy watermelon margarita.
Put it back in the blender with basil, vodka and ice for a cooling slushie.
Stir with rosé and some diced gravestone fruit for an easy sangria.

Try it bubbly with gusto ale or a bit of foamy water.
Make a melon smoothie more melon- y Blend it with cantaloupe, honeydew, and further watermelon.
Muddle with cucumber and strain again for redundant hydration.

RECIPE :

Watermelon Lemonade

PREPE TIME :                                                                          TOTAL TIME :

     5 mins                                                                                       5 mins

    

SERVINGS :  4 Servings

YIELD :  5 Cups Lemonade

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 thin-skinned lemons (3 to 3 1/2 ounces each)

• 4 cups seedless watermelon, rind removed and cubed

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 2 cups cold water, divided

• Ice, for serving

METHOD :

1- Wash, trim, and seed lemons :

Wash the lemons to remove any dirt or wax. Trim the hard stem end, cut the lemons into quarters and remove the seeds. Cut lemon quarters into large chunks.

If your lemon has thicker skin, or if the blossom end is nubby, trim it to reduce bitterness

2- Add ingredients into blender :

Combine the prepared lemons, watermelon, sugar, and 1 cup water in the carafe of a blender.

3- Blend lemonade :

Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.

4- Strain the lemonade :

Strain the lemonade over a pitcher using a fine-mesh sieve. Use a silicone spatula to press the pulp against the strainer and wring out the remaining juice. You could discard the pulp, if you’d like.

5- Add the water and serve :

Add the remaining 1 cup water. Stir to combine. Serve lemonade over ice.

NUTRITION FACTS : (PER SERVING)

      207                                          1g                              56g                                        3g

CALORIES                               FAT                         CARBS                             PROTEINS

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