Refreshing Watermelon Limeade: Your Perfect Summer Cooler

This Watermelon Limeade is a cool and refreshing drink perfect for summer gatherings or a quiet afternoon. It's vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly easy to make.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 50

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Limeade Base

4 cups Fresh Watermelon Seedless for convenience
1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice Adjust to taste
1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup Optional, use agave for vegan
3 cups Cold Water or Sparkling Water Adjust for desired consistency

For Serving

as needed Ice Cubes Consider using frozen watermelon cubes
as needed Fresh Mint Optional garnish, basil can also work

Equipment

Blender
Fine-mesh sieve
large pitcher

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Watermelon Limeade

Cube the Fresh Watermelon into manageable chunks and remove seeds. Aim for about 4 cups of cubed watermelon.
Blend the cubed watermelon on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
Strain the blended watermelon through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture, pressing the mixture through.
Add Fresh Lime Juice and optional sweetener into the watermelon puree. Blend again until combined.
In a large pitcher, mix the watermelon-lime mixture with cold or sparkling water, adjusting consistency as desired.
Serve over ice cubes or frozen watermelon cubes in glasses.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves or lime slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1125IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Watermelon limeade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Always give it a good stir before serving.

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