Watermelon Lemonade

Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"This recipe is from Rozanne Gold in "The Oprah Magazine Cookbook." Adjust the sweetness by experimenting with the amount of honey."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs sliced seedless watermelon, rind removed
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 3⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1 1⁄2 cups cold water
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish

directions

1. In a food processor, puree the watermelon until very smooth.
2. Set a mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the pureed watermelon through it.
3. Stir the pulp to let as much liquid as possible drain into the bowl.
4. Discard the pulp.
5. Pour the watermelon juice into a large pitcher and add the lemon zest.
6. Set aside.
7. In small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and honey until honey dissolves.
8. Stir this mixture into the watermelon juice, then stir in the water.
9. Cover and refrigerate until very cold.
10. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

Another winner from Lainey. I love lemonades and this one was no exception. What great texture and flavor. I made it exactly as written and enjoyed it very much. Loved the honey in the drink, it helps to make subtle flavors shine. I will be making this often, what a great way to use up leftover watermelon.

 

[CoffeeB]

I made this using frozen watermelon chunks that I keep on hand for the summer months. So, I wasn't sure how much 1 1/2 lbs of watermelon was and so I just eyeballed it knowing I was only serving myself. A splash of lemon juice, water, and a healthy squirt of honey and I had myself a great tasting summery drink. I should mention it wasn't quite sweet enough for me and so I added one packet of splenda. This was purely my preference as some people may like this drink a bit more tart. A great recipe Lainey!~ Made for PRMR.

 

[Sharon123]

I made this using some lemonade made with honey I already had on hand. Delicious! Thanks!

 

[Queenofcamping]

Made for ZWT4..Sorry but we did not care for this with the honey in it. The honey gave it a weird taste that even the kids did not like. The reason I gave it 3 stars is because I think it will be really good using sugar or splenda instead of the honey.

 

[Maito]

Wow, this is so yummy! Great for a hot day like today. I used carbonated water and superfine sugar instead of honey. I also used 2 tablespoons less of it, since we have sweet Meyer lemons from our garden, and don't like things too sweet. I bet you could make margaritas out of these too! Very delicious.