Name: Watermelon Lemonade
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 7 cups 2-inch pieces peeled seeded watermelon (from about 4 pounds); 1 cup simple syrup; 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons grenadine; 1 cup gin; 3 cups ice cubes; Optional garnish: lemon twists

This drink is sweet, pretty, and refreshing. Grenadine can be found in the liquor section of most supermarkets.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

7 cups 2-inch pieces peeled seeded watermelon (from about 4 pounds)

1 cup simple syrup

1 cup fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons grenadine

1 cup gin

3 cups ice cubes

Optional garnish: lemon twists

Preparation

Step 1
Purée watermelon pieces in processor. Strain watermelon purée into large pitcher, pressing on solids in strainer to extract as much juice as possible. Discard any solids in strainer. Add simple syrup, lemon juice, and grenadine to pitcher; stir to blend. Stir in gin. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Refrigerate.)
Step 2
Stir 3 cups ice cubes into watermelon lemonade. Pour into tall glasses. Garnish with lemon twists, if desired.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Pitcher Drink Punch Lemonade Gin Watermelon Melon Fruit Lemon Citrus Nut Free Gluten Free Dairy Free Easy No-Cook Blender Food Processor Summer Bon Appétit

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