I just love summertime. There is nothing like a great summer song, feeling that tingle on your skin from the hot sun, and a cold drink.
I always used to associate summer with Sunkist soda pop. Do you remember that commercial that played "Good Vibrations"? To me that' was the epitome of summer when I was growing up. These days I'm more of a lemonade kinda girl. I just love the tartness of the lemons, and the thirst quenching flavor on a hot summer day.
Since the 4th of July is right around the corner I usually serve a pitcher of lemonade to have during our days activities and with whatever items we grill for our All-American dinner. So let's change up the standard lemonade and give it a little pizzazz by adding some additional fruit infused flavor.
QUICK AND EASY WATERMELON LEMONADE
To make this easier I use a pre-made pink lemonade. Trader Joe's a wonderful one, but any brand will do. Just make sure it's one you like. Next we need to make the fruit puree. This is where the watermelon comes in. All you need is a blender to puree the watermelon and a fine mesh strainer to remove any solids so you are left with a nice pure watermelon juice. Now that you have that, the rest is simple. The concoction is about a 2/3 lemonade to 1/3 watermelon juice ratio. Served over ice you will have a frosty piece of heaven in a drink. One that screams summer!!!
Perfect for the 4th of July or any summer day, this watermelon lemonade will keep you cool on even the hottest of summer days.
Enjoy!
serves 8
8 cups of jarred Pink Lemonade (any brand)
3 cups cubed watermelon
1 tbls sugar (optional for sweetness)
Pour ready made lemonade into a bottle or pitcher. In a blender puree the watermelon. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding the solids. Pour watermelon puree into the pitcher with the lemonade. Stir to combine. Fill glasses with ice and lemonade. Enjoy.
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