Watermelon Lemonade
Get the party started with a refreshing summer drink to enjoy with either vodka or sparkling soda, as in the variations.
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 55 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | trace |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 14 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 6 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1% |
| iron | 1% |
| vit A | 3% |
| vit C | 20% |
| folate | 2% |
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1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar
5 cups (1.25 L) cubed seeded watermelon
3/4 cup (175 mL) lemon juice
Preparation:
In heatproof measuring cup, whisk 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water with sugar until dissolved. Set aside.
In blender, blend watermelon with lemon juice until smooth. Strain into glass pitcher, pressing mixture; stir in sugar syrup. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.)
Additional Information
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Variations
Hard Watermelon Lemonade: Fill highball glass with ice. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) Watermelon Lemonade and 1 oz (25 mL) vodka; stir just to combine. Makes 1 serving.Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade: Fill highball glass with ice. Add 3/4 cup (175 mL) Watermelon Lemonade. Top with 1/2 oz (15 mL) soda water; stir just to combine. Makes 1 serving.
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: August 2006
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