This refreshing Watermelon Mint Lemonade is perfect for a hot summer day. Make extra and freeze some for icecubes to keep your drink tasty.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Total Time23 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Leah Ingram
Ingredients
6cupsfresh watermeloncut into chunks
3/4cupfresh lemon juice6-8 medium lemons
1/2cupcold water(plus more, if needed)
1/2cupfresh mint leavestightly packed with stems removed
Iceto serve
fresh mint sprigs and lemon slicesfor garnish
Instructions
To prepare the simple syrup, add the allulose, water and crushed mint to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir until the sweetener dissolves completely, approximately 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain to remove mint leaves. Set aside to cool.
Add watermelon chunks, fresh lemon juice, and cold water to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer to remove any larger particles. Taste and sweeten with the cooled mint-infused keto simple syrup, as desired.
Bruise one-half cup fresh mint leaves with fingers to release oils and add to a large glass pitcher or jar. Top with the watermelon mixture and stir to combine. To serve, pour over ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lemon. Enjoy!
Notes
If you are serving this recipe outside on a warm day, make extra so you can freeze some into ice cubes or an ice ring (if serving in a punch bowl). Using ice cubes made of the beverage you are serving rather than plain water will prevent watered-down drinks as the day or evening progresses.