Watermelon Mint Lemonade Drink (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, zesty lemon, and cool mint come together in a refreshing summer beverage.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
03 - 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup, or to taste

→ Herbs

04 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ Liquids

05 - 2 cups cold water
06 - Ice cubes, for serving

→ Garnish

07 - Lemon slices
08 - Watermelon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine watermelon cubes, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and mint leaves in a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
03 - Pour blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing solids with a spoon to extract all liquid.
04 - Stir in cold water until well mixed. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
05 - Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 1 hour to allow the lemonade to fully chill.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the chilled lemonade, and garnish each serving with extra mint leaves, lemon slices, and watermelon wedges if preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • If you sneak a taste straight from the blender, you’ll know why this is my back-pocket refresher.
  • The subtle hint of mint and tart lemon take simple watermelon from picnic staple to party showstopper.
02 -
  • Blending too long can bruise the mint and turn the lemonade slightly bitter—short bursts work best.
  • I discovered straining the pulp makes the drink so much smoother and more sippable—don’t skip this step.
03 -
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for an extra-cool experience on the hottest days.
  • Muddling mint in each glass right before pouring intensifies the aroma and freshness.
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