Ingredients
- 1 medium watermelon
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- Fresh mint leaves (1 oz package)
Instructions
- Make Mint Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, and fresh mint leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes before straining.
- Prepare Watermelon Juice: Cut watermelon into small pieces and blend in a food processor until smooth. Strain the juice into a pitcher to remove any seeds and pulp.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the strained watermelon juice, fresh lemon juice, and mint syrup to the pitcher. Stir well to mix.
- Serve: Pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with extra mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, use ripe watermelon for natural sweetness. Experiment with adding other fruits like strawberries or raspberries for variety. Adjust sweetness by varying sugar levels according to personal preference.