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Sparkling Watermelon Limeade Recipe

Watermelon Limeade


  • Author: Melissa Lynn
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This easy homemade drink combines sweet, juicy watermelon with tangy lime for a perfect summer beverage. Serve over ice, blend into a frozen treat, or add sparkling water for a fizzy twist.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4-6 limes)
  • Zest from 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup honey or simple syrup (adjust the amount to taste)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup cold water (or sparkling water or seltzer)
  • 1 cup of ice cubes or crushed ice
  • Fresh mint leaves or lime slices for garnish (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar for rimming the glass (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Add the lime juice and zest, honey (or simple syrup), and a pinch of salt. Blend again until everything is mixed. If desired, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp (I don’t strain mine.)
  3. Pour the mixture into a pitcher then add water (or seltzer) and ice.
  4. This step is optional, but you can rim the glasses with sugar before pouring the limeade into the glasses. Also optional but a nice touch is to garnish each glass with a lime slice and/or a sprig of mint before serving. (See my notes below on rimming the glass with sugar.)

Notes

To rim the glass with sugar, rub a bit of lime juice or a lime slice around the rim of the glass. Pour a few tablespoons of sugar onto a plate, then dip the rim into the sugar. See the photo above.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes