Watermelon Limeade

This refreshing watermelon limeade is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. Made with just three simple ingredients, fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. it’s quick to make and a total crowd-pleaser.

I often blend up watermelon when it’s not quite sweet enough to eat on its own. This limeade is my go-to fix. The flavor is bold and bright, and it comes together in minutes.

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Why You’ll Love It

Fresh watermelon limeade is easy to make and just as easy to customize.

• Naturally vibrant – No need for food coloring or artificial flavors. I also find this to be true with my Blended Watermelon Margarita and my Watermelon Gin Fizz.
• Make-ahead friendly – Store it chilled and add ice just before serving.
• Versatile – Enjoy it as-is, mix it with sparkling water for fizz, or spike it with vodka, rum, or tequila for a quick summer cocktail.

Tips for Making Watermelon Limeade

Here’s how to get the best flavor and texture from your drink.

• Choosing a watermelon: Look for one that feels heavy for its size, has a large yellow spot, and sounds hollow when tapped.
• Juicing tip: You’ll need about 6-8 cups of cubed watermelon to yield 4 cups of juice. Blend until smooth, then strain for a clean finish. Check out my friend Molly’s tutorial on How to Cut Watermelon Cubes.
• Simple syrup: Make your own by simmering equal parts sugar and water until dissolved. Cool before using. When making drinks like this and my classic lemonade, I always do equal parts of simple syrup to the lemon or lime juice.
• Optional add-ins: Fresh mint leaves or a splash of sparkling water take this limeade up a notch.

Storage & Serving

This drink is best served cold. Store the watermelon limeade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Don’t add ice until right before serving to avoid dilution.

Serving a crowd? Double or triple the recipe and serve in a pitcher or beverage dispenser garnished with lime slices and mint.

Watermelon Limeade

Prep15 minutes mins

Total15 minutes mins

Servings 4 drinks

Author Krissy Allori

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Watermelon Limeade is a refreshing and tasty summer drink made from fresh watermelon and limes, perfect for all ages on a hot summer day.

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Equipment

• strainer

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 4 cups fresh watermelon juice
• ▢ 4 ounces fresh lime juice
• ▢ 4 ounces simple syrup

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Instructions 

• To make 4 cups fresh watermelon juice, process chunks of fresh watermelon in your blender until liquefied. Pour through fine mesh strainer if there were any seeds or solids.
• To make watermelon limeade, combine watermelon juice, 4 ounces fresh lime juice, and 4 ounces simple syrup in a pitcher. Add ice. Serve immediately. If not serving immediately, do not add ice until you're ready to serve.

Notes

If you don’t have simple syrup on hand, its easy to make. Just combine equal volumes of water and sugar in a saucepan and heat while swirling just until sugar dissolves. Cool before using and store in air tight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 19mg, Potassium: 221mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 31g, Vitamin A: 879IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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