Ingredients
- 5 to 6 cups seedless watermelon (cut into cubes)
- 2 cups ice cold water
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 large lime)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons agave nectar for added sweetness
- Garnish: Fresh mint leaves, watermelon slices, lemon or lime slices
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon cubes, water, and sugar in a blender until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove pulp.
- Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices along with agave nectar if using; adjust sweetness as needed.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves and fruit slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or cilantro. You can mix in other fruits such as strawberries for a fun twist. Chill all ingredients beforehand for the best refreshing taste.