Watermelon Mint Lemonade

Watermelon lemonade in short glasses, garnished with mint and watermelon.

5 from 6 votes

Watermelon Mint Lemonade – Chick-Fil-A Copycat

With a summer weather upon us - there is really nothing like a nice cold glass of refreshing lemonade - and let me tell you, the mint-infused simple syrup makes this drink extra delicious!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: beverage

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Kadee & Desarae

Ingredients

Mint-Infused Simple Syrup

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup of mint leaves

4 cups watermelon cubed
4 lemons peeled *see note
1 cup mint-infused simple syrup
1 cups water
1 cup ice

Instructions

Mint-Infused Simple Syrup

In a small sauce pan combine water, sugar, and mint leaves.
Bring to a simmer and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain to remove mint leaves.
Transfer to an airtight container.

Watermelon Mint Lemonade

Peel your lemons using a pairing knife. If you prefer to use lemon juice rather than whole lemons, see note.
In a blender combine watermelon, lemons, simple syrup, and water.
Use whole juice setting to blend.
Serve over ice.

Notes

note: If you would rather juice your lemons than blend them - increase lemons to 6, and squeeze the juice from them. Use this in place of the whole lemons.

Watermelon Lemonade Q&A

How Long Does Homemade Lemonade Last?

The lemonade will last about 2 weeks in your fridge. You can also freeze homemade lemonade! It will keep in your freezer for about 3 months.

How do I get more Juice from my lemons?

A few pro tips to get more juice out of your lemons are:

Press down and roll the lemon against your counter with the palm of your hand.
Place the lemon in the microwave for 10 seconds.

Can I use storebough lemon juice?

I do not recommend using store bought. It does not taste the same. Fresh is best.

How can I alter this recipe?

Add water for a lighter flavor, or add more simple syrup for a sweeter flavor.

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