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watermelon lemonade in glasses and a pitcher with fresh watermelon and lemons
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Watermelon Lemonade

When life is nonstop, I’m all about recipes that are quick, easy, and still pack a punch—and this watermelon lemonade is exactly that. It’s bright, refreshing, and full of flavor, not watered down or bland. I’ve tested this recipe to make sure it works in real kitchens with real schedules—no fancy ingredients, just a drink that hits every time.
Course drink
Cuisine American
Keyword watermelon lemonade
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 cups
Calories 30kcal
Author Brandi Crawford

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sweetener
  • 5 cups fresh watermelon
  • 1-1 ½ cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice This was 4-5 lemons for me.
  • additional water to adjust to taste I added 5-6 cups.

Instructions

  • Pour 2 cups of water into a pan on medium-high heat. Add in the sweetener and stir.
  • This will create a simple syrup. Continue to stir until the mixture is clear. Set the simple syrup aside.
  • Add the watermelon to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Use a strainer to strain the pureed watermelon and extract the juice into a bowl. (You can use the pulp for smoothies!)
  • Add the strained watermelon juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup from the pan to the blender. Blend until combined.
  • Here is where you taste the lemonade repeatedly and make adjustments as needed. It should be super sweet at first. Start with 1 cup and add additional water until the lemonade suits your taste. If you like more lemon flavor, add additional lemon juice. If you like it sweet, make it sweeter.

Notes

  • The number of lemons you will need will vary based on the size of the lemons you use and how much juice you can get from each. 
  • You can use bottled lemon juice if you want. I do not like the taste, so I don't use it.
  • If you are having trouble juicing the lemons, place them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. This will help soften them up.
  • Adjust this recipe to suit your taste and needs. If you like really sweet lemonade, add more sweetener.
  • You can heat the simple syrup in the microwave if you wish. Heat it until the mixture turns clear, timing will vary.
  • The macro nutrients noted assume zero calorie monkfruit is used. If you're using table sugar feel free to calculate the nutrition using the calculator of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g