Land of the Free Lemonade

I just had to share this little recipe with you...it's called

"Land of the Free Lemonade"

What a wonderful name right?

We made this last night and WOW...what flavors!!!

This is a delicious drink for all your summer parties and especially for your July 4th celebrations....and it tastes great too!

Beautiful pink color, fruity, tart flavor....delishhhh!

Enjoy!

Land of the Free Lemonade

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups water, divided

3/4 cups sugar or splenda

1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)

2 cups chopped watermelon

Preparation

Bring 3 cups water, sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat, allowing to cool.

 

Meanwhile, puree chopped watermelon in a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup water.

 

Pour syrup and watermelon puree through a strainer into a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice. Serve over ice.

source:  adapted from BHG's Land of the Free Lemonade