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Watermelon Lemonade with Rosemary (Photo by Viana Boenzli)
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5 from 3 votes

Watermelon Lemonade with Rosemary

A cool, refreshing watermelon lemonade with fresh garden rosemary! This drink has just the right combination of sweet & tart to cool you off on a hot summer day.
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: watermelon lemonade
Servings: 1
Calories: 101kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ¾ cup watermelon, blended
  • ¼ teaspoon rosemary, roughly chopped
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • To make simple syrup, simply combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar in a pot and bring to a summer until all sugar has dissolved. Place in a container and chill in the fridge. This will last two to three weeks.
  • Place about 1 cup chopped watermelon in a blender. I found it necessary to carefully press it down with a wooden spoon, so all the chunks were touching the cutting blade. Blend until smooth.
  • I also grabbed a sprig of fresh rosemary from the garden, took off a few needles, and broke them up by hand. I’m thinking it was about ¼ teaspoon or so.
  • In a glass, combine all ingredients, stir, garnish with small slices of watermelon and lemon, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Variations
    • Bubbly - Do you love the bubbles in sparkling water? Use that instead!
    • Cocktail - Want to make it a summer cocktail? Add 1 oz vodka and have a party!
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 653IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 18mg