Heart-Healthy Watermelon Lemonade
Refreshingly light and packed with natural goodness, Heart-Healthy Watermelon Lemonade is the perfect drink to hydrate and invigorate any day. Featuring juicy, seedless watermelon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, natural honey, and a splash of water, this recipe combines vibrant flavors with nourishing benefits. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, the lemonade is a deliciously wholesome alternative to sugary beverages, making it perfect for heart-conscious individuals and anyone seeking a healthier refreshment. Serve it chilled over ice cubes, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for an aromatic, cooling twist. Ideal for summer gatherings or daily hydration, this low-calorie watermelon lemonade is as delicious as it is beneficial to your health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed, seedless) Watermelon
- 0.5 cups (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 3 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 6 leaves (optional, for garnish) Fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups (as needed, for serving) Ice cubes
Instructions
Add the cubed watermelon to a blender and blend until smooth. This should take about 30-60 seconds.
Place a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl or pitcher and pour the blended watermelon through it, pressing gently with a spoon to extract all the juice. Discard the remaining pulp.
Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and honey to the watermelon juice. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lemon juice to your preference.
Refrigerate the drink for 1-2 hours to chill, or serve immediately over ice cubes in glasses.
Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint leaves, if desired, for a cooling touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 889 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
