Best Watermelon Limeade for Summer
This Best Watermelon Limeade for Summer is a sweet, tangy, and refreshing drink perfect for hot days. Made with fresh watermelon, lime juice, and a touch of honey, it’s naturally sweet and easy to prepare. Serve over ice with a sprig of mint for a vibrant and cooling summer beverage.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- High Powered Professional Blender
Ingredients
- 8 cups Seedless Watermelon cubed and chilled
- 1 cup Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)(about 8–10 limes)
- ½ cup Honey (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups Water (or sparkling water for fizz)
- 1 Lime (thinly sliced (for garnish))
- Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon: Place the cubed, chilled watermelon in a blender. Blend until smooth and no chunks remain. Run the watermelon juice through a strainer to eliminate any pulp or seeds.
- Mix the lime juice and sweetener: In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lime juice and honey or agave syrup. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Combine watermelon and water: Pour the watermelon puree into the pitcher with lime juice. Add cold water or sparkling water and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust: Taste your homemade watermelon limeade. Adjust sweetness with more honey or tanginess with extra lime juice, if needed.
- Serve with garnish: Add ice cubes to glasses, pour the limeade over ice, and garnish with lime slices and fresh mint sprigs for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg