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 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Mint-Infused Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup of mint leaves
Watermelon Mint Lemonade
- 4 cups watermelon cubed
- 4 lemons peeled *see note
- 1 cup mint-infused simple syrup
- 1 cups water
- 1 cup ice
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.
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.
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 46.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.7mg