:: Watermelon Lemonade ::
Summer is not over on my calendar yet! I still have one more day before the back to school routine starts. I don’t know about you, but this week has been HOT! That being said, it’s time to cool down with a lovely drink of Watermelon Lemonade. Mocktail or Cocktail this drink is a must on a warm day. It’s sweet and tangy and will leave you feeling cool as a cucumber. I don’t know why I didn’t share it with you earlier in the summer {thanks Erica for the reminder, wink}, but hey… I know you still have time to whip up this easy drink! The heat doesn’t kick up a notch until September for us here and in Southern California. With less time for trips to the beach, or a dreamy Hawaiian in the future, this cocktail will make any celebration a reason to say “cheers” to the end of summer!
Watermelon Lemonade
2013-09-02 20:57:49
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Ingredients
- 2 large lemons-quartered
- 1 handful of mint
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 medium watermelon-blended
- 1 1/2 cups blood orange vodka (love, love Skyy Infusions Blood Orange Vodka)
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Quarter the two lemons.
- Squeeze and dump the lemons into the bottom of a pitcher.
- Add the brown sugar and mint.
- Mix together and muddle the mint into the lemon mixture.
- Cut up the half of the watermelon removing from the rind.
- Place a quarter of the watermelon into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Continue with the remainder of the watermelon.
- Using a sieve or strainer, pour the watermelon juice into the pitcher a little at a time.
- Next pour the optional vodka into the pitcher.
- Mix together and pour over ice.
Notes
- This drink is a wonderful celebration drink. It pairs well with spicy food. With the vodka being optional, this Watermelon Lemonade is a must for your next get together. Cheers!
Adapted from Everyday Food
Adapted from Everyday Food
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Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
September 3, 2013 at 8:31 AMI adore watermelon drinks!
Simply Happenstance says
September 5, 2013 at 4:43 PMWe adore them too! Thanks for stopping by. How is it in Big Bear these days? 🙂 we love it there.
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
September 3, 2013 at 6:02 PMGreat end of summer beverage!
Simply Happenstance says
September 5, 2013 at 4:41 PMThanks so much Lana. Wishing summer wasn’t almost over. Thanks for stopping by.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
September 5, 2013 at 6:28 AMWatermelon + lemonade = the perfect summer thirst quencher!
Simply Happenstance says
September 5, 2013 at 4:22 PMThanks Brenda! It truly is, I wish I had made this all summer long. We appreciate the comment.