Description
Cool off with this refreshing Frozen Watermelon Mint Lemonade recipe. Made with sweet watermelon, tangy lemons, and fresh mint, this frosty beverage is perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
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Watermelon:
- 2 pounds watermelon or half of a personal watermelon, rind removed, cut into chunks
Lemon Juice:
- 5 lemons, juiced
Fresh Mint:
- 6 sprigs fresh mint leaves, removed from stems
Other:
- 24 ounces ice cold water
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut watermelon into chunks and spread them on the pan. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Juice Lemons: Juice the lemons and set aside.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine frozen watermelon chunks, lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, ice water, and sugar. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Serve: Pour the frozen watermelon mint lemonade into glasses. Garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Seedless Watermelon: You can use seeded or seedless watermelon.
- Make Ahead: This drink is best served immediately and should not be frozen ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
