Fresh Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

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Things are slowing starting to go back to "normal" after quarantine life. But this summer is going to look a little different than the others. We won't be taking any far-flung vacations and probably won’t get to enjoy a cocktail on a packed restaurant patio anytime soon. But I am really looking forward to spending time with close friends and family and inviting them over to hang in our backyard!

I'm so excited to make my favorite refreshing and easy watermelon lemonade recipe that is perfect to share with my family! I love to make a big batch to put in this gorgeous Courtly Check Enamel Beverage Hostess dispenser - where both my nephews, nieces, and the adults can enjoy on a hot summer day!

We can all drink in style with the 3260 barware and glassware from MacKenzie-Childs. They are such great conversation starters too!

Scroll down for watermelon lemonade recipe!

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When it comes to stocking my home bar or bar cart, having the right glassware is so important. I like to entertain large groups of friends and also love to enjoy a cocktail with Leif after a long day, and having these whimsical barware and glassware makes any drinks taste so much better!

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TIPS FOR MAKING WATERMELON LEMONADE

You do not have to make your own lemonade if you don’t have time! A nice, low sugar store-bought lemonade is fine to mix with homemade watermelon juice.

You can also use a sugar substitute when making this. Something like Monkfruit or Stevia to help keep the sugar lower.

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For an extra kick for adults, spike it with some vodka or tequila for the perfect summer cocktail!

Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

If you are making a big batch for a dispenser like me, double or triple this recipe.

Ingredients:

for Homemade Lemonade (double this recipe to make the 12 cups you will need for big batch)

8 cups watermelon juice
3 cups lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
1 cups sugar or sugar substitute
12 cups cold water

Instructions:

Working in 2 batches, blend watermelon and lemon juice in processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to drink dispenser.
Bring 12 cups of water and sugar to boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
Fill glass with ice. Pour Watermelon Lemonade over and garnish glasses with mint. Enjoy!

*Optional is to spike it with vodka!