Watermelon Lemonade
The official first day of Summer is June 21st, but I feel the real start is on the weekend of Memorial Day. Families gather for picnics and BBQ’s, and head outdoors for remembrances, parades and camping trips. The weather is inconsequential; rain or shine, it doesn’t matter. We will trek outdoors to enjoy the parade, pitch our tents to sleep under the stars, or fire up the grill. Memorial Day weekend also happens to be my first official day of making Watermelon Lemonade for the year: summertime in all it’s icy cold perfection!
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~James Dent
It doesn’t matter what Season I find myself in, I will swear up and down it is my favorite. Summertime is no exception! The weather is perfect for outdoor activities and a great time for a little fun in the sun. Tim and I love having friends over and our BBQ rarely cools down. Memorial Day was the first grill of the year and I had some of the tastiest “Fall off the Bone Ribs” I have ever eaten (really, no kidding). I gleaned the recipe from Diane at Recipes for our Daily Bread. Those ribs had everyone’s full attention. The icy watermelon lemonade was a perfect accompaniment.
So, this Summer I will do my best to get out and enjoy God’s beautiful creation as often as I’m able. I look forward to creating delicious and tasty delights with His wonderful bounty. Serving up whole foods from the garden and orchard, farmer’s markets, roadside stands…wherever I can find them. Hope you will come along for the ride and enjoy the summer season as much as I do. Now on to the tasty Watermelon Lemonade.
Watermelon Lemonade is a sweet and tart drink that screams summertime conjuring up images of a front porch swing and a cool summer breeze. All that is lacking is some delicious Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwiches, and a plate full of Luscious Lemon Cookies to make it complete!
- 1½ - 2 cup sugar (if you like tart lemonade use the lesser amount of sugar)
- 4 cup water, divided
- 4 cup cubed seedless watermelon (yeilds 2 cups watermelon juice)
- 8 Lemons, halved and juiced (2 cups lemon juice)
- Ice
- Place sugar and 2 cups water in medium sauce pan over medium high heat. Stir occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Allow to cool.
- In the meantime, place cubed watermelon into blender. Blend on high until liquefied. Strain through fine mesh to separate remaining pulp from juice, pressing on solids to retain as much juice as possible from watermelon pulp. Set aside.
- Once sugar water (simple syrup) has cooled completely pour into a large pitcher filled with ice. Add remaining 2 cups water, watermelon juice and lemon juice.
- Stir well and serve immediately.
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I have never seen a watermelon recipe like this. Sure will try. Stopping over from #FoodieFridays :A Cuppa for my thoughts
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So glad you stopped by. I love the summery taste to the Watermelon Lemonade. I hope you get a chance to try it. Have a wonderful weekend!
Blessings,
Shari
This kind of drink is definitely up my alley! I LOVE lemonade and adding watermelon sounds perfect! Can’t wait to try it!
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Watermelon Lemonade is a great taste of summer. One of my favorites!
Blessings,
Shari
WOW! This looks absolutely AMAZING! There is nothing better than an ice cold drink on a hot day.
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Thank you Addi, I agree. Definitely great for quenching your thirst. Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to share your thoughts. I greatly appreciate it.
Blessings,
Shari
That sounds absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing on Green Thumb Thursday. I hope we see you again today!
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Thank you Jessica, I will be sure to stop by.
Yumm! Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up to the Creative Exchange Link Party. Don’t forget that the new party will be going live tomorrow morning. Thanks again!
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It was my pleasure. Thanks for taking a moment to come by and share. I greatly appreciate it.
This sounds and looks SO yummy and refreshing! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks Cindy. It is one of my favorites!
Thanks Jennifer. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to share. Blessings, Shari
Looks delicious and so refreshing!
Thanks Brandi. I appreciate your stopping by for a visit!
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Thanks Carrie, saying your sweet and generous doesn’t go far enough! I appreciate you!
Perfect for summer! Pinned. Sending love your way! Lou Lou Girls
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A appreciate the love and sending it right back! Thanks for coming by!
When I saw your picture in the blog hop, I had to see what that drink was all about. I am pinning for future use. This just looks so yummy for summertime. Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I’ve pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board
Thank you Tammy. I hope you get the chance to make it. It really is delicious! Blessings, Shari
Oh sounds so delish and refreshing and like a sip of summer
I love all the fresh fruits and veggies at this time of year, they do taste so much better! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
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So many great foods to eat this time of year! Thanks for stopping by and for hosting a wonderful party!
Blessings,
Shari
I can just imagine myself sitting outside and sipping this watermelon lemonade. I’ll probably have to wrestle the kids for the watermelon, but I know they’ll love drinking this. Thanks for sharing this on Merry Monday.
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Oh, me too! Sitting outside on the deck in the summer is always a highlight! Thanks for coming by Erlene! Blessings…Shari
Shari, I can see why this is so popular- it’s the perfect summertime drink! It looks so pretty and refreshing. I’m so glad you shared this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday. I have it scheduled to share on Facebook Sunday afternoon!
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Thank you Joy! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Blessings…Shari
Pinned this to make for some kiddos ;))
Thanks for sharing !!
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I bet it would go great with those Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese Sandwiches! Thanks for stopping in! Blessings…Shari
I am definitely going to have to try this recipe. I love lemonade & watermelon but haven’t tried them together! Thanks for sharing. I am pinning. Thanks for linking up at the Tasty Tuesday link up
The combination is perfect! Sweet juicy watermelon with the tart tang of lemons and perfect for summer. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comments!
This sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try, and I’m sure the kids will love it too, if I can bring myself to share. Thanks so much for coming by Snickerdoodle Sunday. We hope to see you next week too!
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You have a lovely party and the pleasure was all mine! Blessings, Shari
I absolutely love watermelon. Our love affair began when I was a teenager and has continued no matter what month it is. My dogs also love watermelon and it’s a nice treat for them.
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That is a new one for me…dogs eating watermelon. I am seeing the picture and it definitely brings a smile to my face. Thanks for taking the time to share and for stopping by at Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. Blessings, Shari
I’m actually thirsty right now so this looks so refreshing! It’s pretty hot already here …perfect time for this drink, pinning!
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Thanks for sharing Bernadyn! It is particularly hot here in Boise today too! I could use a little lemonade! Thanks for stopping by…Shari
Sounds heavenly, refreshing, and a perfect treat for my last months of pregnancy in the summer heat! Pinning this! Very happy to have stumbled across you at the Merry Monday link party!
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Congratulations Heather! Though I know it isn’t great being pregnant in the summer months. Here’s to a cool and comfortable summer! Thanks for stopping in and taking the time to leave a generous comment! Blessings…Shari
Sounds refreshing for summertime! Stopping by from Bloggers Brag. Pinned.
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Thanks Linda. So glad you stopped by. Have a wonderful week!
This sounds so refreshing! I love regular lemonade, but not all of my kids do, and some of them would love this! If you have time, please stop by Snickerdoodle Sunday and share!
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I hope they enjoy it, Dee. Thanks for stopping by and the invitation to the party. I will be sure to stop over. Blessings…Shari
This sounds so incredibly wonderful and refreshing!!! Thanks for sharing at The Wednesday Roundup! Angela, LeMoine Family Kitchen, http://lemoinefamilykitchen.com
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Thanks Angela, it is one of my favorites! I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. Blessings…Shari
Looks so refreshing. Thank you for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday! Hope to see you next week!
Thanks Lois, so glad you were able to stop by. I will be sure to head over to Foodie Friends again this Friday.
Blessings…Shari
That sounds so refreshing on a hot summer day!! Pinning this so I can make it soon! Thanks for sharing 😉
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Thanks Julie, It is like summer in a glass! Thank you for stopping by, your comments are greatly appreciated!
Shari, this looks SO refreshing! I love eating watermelon in pretty much any form and bet I could drink this entire pitcher of lemonade
What a perfect summer drink.
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Thanks Amy. I did drink the whole Pitcher
Thanks for stopping by…Shari
Hi Shari! I’m stopping over from Let’s Get Real today. My family mostly just drink milk and water, but they have been bugging me lately about wanting something different. It’s hard to find good beverages without artificial colors which we like to avoid. Watermelon and lemonade………..sounds like summer to me and I know my kids are going to love this. Need to get a watermelon and some more lemons……….I bet my daughter will enjoy helping me make this as well.
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Anytime I can make something natural without additives I am all over it. Thank you for stopping by…Shari
Wow! How deliciously refreshing this will be! Can’t wait to try it!
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Nothing better on a hot summer day! Thanks for stopping by Julia, it is appreciated!!
My daughter loves watermelon! I will definitely be making this recipe because in the summer I always have watermelon! Thanks! Stopping by from the #LetsGetReal Blog Hop!
An icy cold slice of watermelon on a hot summer day is always so delicious! I do hope your daughter enjoys the watermelon lemonade too! I appreciate you stopping in to say hello!
Can you believe watermelon isn’t that popular here in Italy? But, I adore it, and this looks delicious so I’m going to serve this at our picnic Monday (a holiday here in Rome). Following along on bloglovin’.
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With so many other wonderful great foods in Italy I can understand why! Have fun at your picnic and with all your celebrations on Festa della Repubblica, and thanks for following along
My husband would love this! Pinning to make this summer.
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Thanks for visiting Lana. I do hope your husband enjoys the Watermelon Lemonade.
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Dear Shari, Thank you so much for coming by and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate every one of them!
And a big thank you for sharing my ‘diy ~ aging clay pots with paint’ post on your social medias!
I hope others find inspiration and paint/’age’ their own pots.
Your website is so beautiful! I’m looking forward to looking around.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Suzanne (new follower)
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Your pots were lovely Suzanne making them very easy to share with my friends and followers. Your kind words are encouraging and much appreciated. Blessings to you…Shari
I can’t wait to try this I love Watermelon!
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I hope you and your family enjoys it Jennifer. Thanks for stopping by; I always appreciate it
Hi Shari! Oh my..how we LOVE Watermelon and we LOVE Lemonade! We are definitely going to have to try this! YUM!
I know what you mean, I love how the two fit so easily together. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for stopping by! Blessings…Shari
This is genius I can’t believe I’ve never seen it before! My kids love lemonade and they love watermelon, I have to do this! I am like you, my favorite season is whichever one I happen to be in. But usually I don’t love summer. When I lived in Cali it was the intense heat, now I live in Colorado its the mosquitoes and having kids to clean sand off of, to make sure don’t drown, etc. But this year hubby and I got a good system down for taking the kids to the lake and I am starting to love summer. And not a single mosquito bite yet!
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There was a time summer was miserable for me too. I lived in Va and the humidity and gnats were frightful. Going outdoors was always like walking into a combat zone. Thankfully, Boise has neither. Feeling mighty blessed
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Looks so refreshing. We love watermelon!
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Me too. It is one of my favorites! Thanks for stopping by…Shari
Nothing says summer to me like watermelon! This sounds so refreshing! Can’t wait to give it a try!!!
I agree Jen…Summer is synonymous with watermelon! I hope you enjoy it!
Oh my goodness, my kids looooovvveee watermelon, they are going to go crazy for this recipe! I’d love for you to come link up on my blog & share this! http://werefarfromnormal.com/2014/05/wake-up-wednesday-4.html
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It would be a pleasure
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Shari,
I grew up in south Alabama. We had a watermelon festival every year. I LOVE watermelon, but I have never thought to add it to lemonade.
I will try this!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Watermelon is the best! I have the best memories of eating it when I was a kid. We had to take our big juicy slices outside to keep from making a mess everywhere. I do hope you give it a try and let me know how you like. Thanks for stopping and sharing today! Blessings…Shari
I actually just had watermelon lemonade at Chili’s the other night and made me want to try to make some for us by scratch. So, definitely pinning this to try for my family. Thanks
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What perfect timing! I would love to hear how it holds up to what you enjoyed at Chili’s. Keeping my fingers crossed it will be just as good! Thanks for stopping by. Blessings…Shari
This looks so refreshing! Thanks for linking it w/ us over on The Wednesday Roundup! I’ve pinned it! Twice, actually, because I couldn’t decide which board to put it on, lol. It’s on my Beverages board and also the Wednesday Roundup board!
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You should see the big smile I have on my face right now…I am grinning from ear to ear. Thank you so much for sharing so kindly! Blessings…Shari
This sounds so refreshing! Stopping by from Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop and pinning to my Summertime board. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Heather for stopping by. This is one of my favorite drinks to make for the Summer and always a big hit. I hope you enjoy it! Blessings…Shari