Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade
Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade www.pineappleandcoconut.com #nationalwatermelonday Makes about 3 quarts 5 min cook time for simple syrup 3-4 hours for chilling
Ingredients
- 8-10 cups chopped watermelon all red, or half yellow, half red and keep the two separated
- 1 ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup simple syrup 1 cup water, 1 cup organic sugar - simmered until sugar is dissolved, chill completely before use
- sparkling water
- optional - watermelon balls and fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Using a blender or food processor puree the melon in batches with some of the lemon juice and simple syrup, using even amounts of each ingredient each time. Combine it all together once blended in a large 3 qt pitcher ( Or several large mason jars) and chill at least 3-4 hours.
- When ready to serve, fill large glasses with ice and then halfway with the watermelon lemonade. Top with sparkling water and stir. Serve.
Notes
Notes : you can make one batch of red watermelon lemonade with the ingredients above and then a separate batch of the yellow. The yellow watermelon is a shorter season than the red. I have good luck finding the yellow at Trader Joes and Farmers markets.