I found this recipe in my complimentary USA Today (thank you, DaysInn of Robinsonville, MS) on Wednesday. I love lemonade in all of its forms...plain, strawberry, raspberry, even limeade. I don't love, however, the giant quantities of lemons and sugar it requires to make good lemonade. When I read this recipe, I was intrigued because I'd never heard of such. Watermelon lemonade? I decided to give it a whirl because I stole some watermelon from Mama and Daddy's house. I don't feel bad about taking it because their watermelon weighed 26 dadgum pounds! I don't think they'll miss the hunk I took.
This turned out to be so refreshing and is laughably easy. Here ya go:
Watermelon Lemonade
*4 cups of seedless watermelon (I just dug through and took out all the black seeds. I reckon you could also remove the white seeds if they bother you. You could always buy seedless if you don't want to do all that picking.)
*juice from 3 lemons
Throw everything in a food processor (or blender) and puree until very smooth. Chill in the fridge for a while or pour over ice. That's it! No extra sugar required, and it's a great way to use up some of that fresh summer watermelon.
This lemonade is perfect for those weeks when your weather forecast looks like this:
I know many of you out there are feelin' my pain. Drink up, friends!
Well I just happen to have....6 seedless watermelons in my house right now! I might just have to do this! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for my sweet birthday wish!! yours will be here before you know it!! Why does time go so fast these days?!
Thanks again!!! hope you have a great Sunday afternoon!
Molly, how perfect! You MUST make some of this. So easy and SO good. I hope the rest of your birthday turns out to be fabulous...celebrate YOU :) Have a good week, friend!
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Julie,
ReplyDeleteI am feeling your pain. Coming out of church this morning and walking to our car it felt like it was a thousand million degrees hot!
Was so glad to get home to the nice cool AC!
Have a great week.
~a
Feeling your pain for sure. It is way to stinking hot in Texas. I think it is starting to melt the house, car tires...me. Can't wait to try the lemonade.
ReplyDeleteAnnesta, I hear ya! I know AC is not required for basic survival, but I'm so glad I don't have to do without it :) It sure does make summertime bearable. Thanks for commenting, friend, and enjoy your week!
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Val, I bet you're nearly melted. I've been hearing on the news that most places in Texas have been over 100 for days now. That makes me feel like I shouldn't be complaining! If you make the lemonade, report back and let me know what you think. So glad to "see" you again, and I hope you have a lovely week!
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YUM! I just finished up the last of our watermelon yesterday, the old fashion way....you know, slice and devour ;). I will have to remember this recipe next time.
ReplyDeleteLeesha, that's normally my favorite way to eat up watermelon :) Try this if you get some more, though. It was so easy and really, really good. As much as I hate the summertime heat, I can stand it as long as I have watermelon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping in!
*Julie
PS--Do your girls love spitting the seeds? That used to be my favorite part :)
This looks very refreshing! I will have to remember this sweet summertime recipe!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, let me know if you give this a shot. SO easy and really tasty. Pretty healthy, too! Thanks for stopping by, sweet friend :)
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