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Summer Watermelon Lemonade

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 07/16/2017

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Sipping on this refreshing pineapple watermelon lemonade is like taking a drink of pure summer!  It’s so easy to make, and you can add a bit of alcohol for an adults-only beverage! #lemonade #watermelon #summer #drink
Sipping on this refreshing pineapple watermelon lemonade is like taking a drink of pure summer!  It’s so easy to make, and you can add a bit of alcohol for an adults-only beverage! #lemonade #watermelon #summer #drink

The sweetest way to cool down this summer is by sipping this refreshing watermelon lemonade! Real watermelon gives this drink it’s beautiful color!

You’d be hard up to find a more iconic summer drink than lemonade… but it’s fun (and tasty!) to add fruity flavors to the classic drink!  This watermelon version also has pineapple juice in it for a tropical twist, and is incredibly easy to make!

Summer Watermelon Lemonade | Sipping on this refreshing watermelon and pineapple lemonade is like taking a drink of pure summer!  Easy to make, and you can add a bit of alcohol for an adults-only beverage! | http://thechunkychef.com

Lemonade….. ahhhhh my favorite summer drink!  I’ve made a few lemonade drinks here on the site, (the favorite so far has definitely been this raspberry peach version) but I realized a while back that I’d never made a version with my favorite summer fruit… watermelon!

Summer Watermelon Lemonade | Sipping on this refreshing watermelon and pineapple lemonade is like taking a drink of pure summer!  Easy to make, and you can add a bit of alcohol for an adults-only beverage! | http://thechunkychef.com

This is one of those drinks that will make you feel like you’re on a lounge chair at the beach, a cool breeze in your hair, with not a care in the world… it tastes like sweet sweet summer folks!  

Summer Watermelon Lemonade | Sipping on this refreshing watermelon and pineapple lemonade is like taking a drink of pure summer!  Easy to make, and you can add a bit of alcohol for an adults-only beverage! | http://thechunkychef.com

I love the peachy pink color of this watermelon lemonade, even though I’m not a huge pink person.  It’s just so fun and bright!  

Obviously there’s a lot of fresh watermelon in this (about 6 cups worth), but there’s also plenty of pineapple juice as well!  I love the way the two fruity flavors combine, and you could absolutely add some fresh pineapple pieces to the drink as well, instead of just garnishing with the watermelon pieces.

Summer Watermelon Lemonade | Sipping on this refreshing watermelon and pineapple lemonade is like taking a drink of pure summer!  Easy to make, and you can add a bit of alcohol for an adults-only beverage! | http://thechunkychef.com

Looking for other refreshing summer drinks? Check these out:

  • Fizzy Pineapple Punch
  • Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
  • Raspberry Peach Lemonade
  • Frozen Honeydew Jalapeno Margarita
  • Kentucky Lemonade Cocktail

This recipe uses lemonade concentrate, since I’ve found a lot of people have a can of this in their freezer (instead of the many lemons needed to make fresh lemonade), but in the recipe notes section, I’ve shared a way to make it from scratch as well.  

I know some of you prefer things from scratch, so I didn’t want to leave you guys out of this deliciousness!

Summer Watermelon Lemonade | Sipping on this refreshing watermelon and pineapple lemonade is like taking a drink of pure summer!  Easy to make, and you can add a bit of alcohol for an adults-only beverage! | http://thechunkychef.com

Before all the tasty summer watermelon is gone, be sure to pick some up and make this Summer Watermelon Lemonade!  It’s an awesome drink the whole family will love!

 Tools Used to Make this Watermelon Lemonade:

  • Blender – I just purchased this blender a few weeks ago and am very impressed so far!
  • Mesh Sieve – these are invaluable in the kitchen, and I love that this set comes with three different sizes.
  • Highball glasses – some of you have emailed asking what the tall glasses are, so here’s the exact set I purchased.  I love them, but you’ll want to hand wash them, as the dishwasher can break them easily.
  • Pitcher – the exact pitcher here was a gift, but the one I linked here has good reviews and looks similar.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!

Summer Watermelon Lemonade | Sipping on this refreshing watermelon and pineapple lemonade is like taking a drink of pure summer!  Easy to make, and you can add a bit of alcohol for an adults-only beverage! | http://thechunkychef.com

Summer Watermelon Lemonade

4.67 from 9 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Calories: 142
Servings: 8 servings
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The sweetest way to cool down this summer is by sipping this refreshing watermelon lemonade! Real watermelon gives this drink it’s beautiful color!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 48 oz (6 cups) cubed fresh watermelon (seeds removed)
  • 1 1/2 cups 100% pineapple juice
  • 12 oz can frozen lemonade concentrate , thawed
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar (or coarse white sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1-2 Tbsp light corn syrup (can use lemon juice or water if preferred)

Instructions

  • In small mixing bowl, combine water and granulated sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • To a blender, add watermelon cubes and sugar water mixture. Blend until smooth. Depending on the size of your blender, you may have to separate this step into batches.
  • Place a large fine mesh sieve over a large pitcher and pour in the pureed watermelon. Use the back of a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, pressing to remove liquid from the watermelon mixture. Discard solids.
  • Pour in thawed lemonade concentrate and pineapple juice. Refrigerate until cold, about 1-2 hours.

TO SERVE:

  • To a small plate, add a few tablespoons of sugar and ½ tsp lemon zest. Stir with a fork to combine. To another small plate, add a few tablespoons of light corn syrup. Dip top rims of serving glasses in corn syrup, then into the sugar mixture. Add ice cubes to each glass and pour in watermelon lemonade. Garnish with additional watermelon pieces and a pineapple leaf if desired.

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Chef Tips

If you’d prefer not to use lemonade concentrate, just use an equal amount (12 oz) of homemade lemonade (just make it strong).  6oz of lemon juice to 5 oz of water with 2 Tbsp of sugar stirred in should work just fine.
Recipe makes 8-9 cups.
Corn syrup seems to hold the sugar rim better than water or citrus juice, which is why I use it, but any other liquid can be substituted if you’d prefer.

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. Christine @ myblissfulmess says

    Posted on 7/29 at 3:02 pm

    this looks so incredibly refreshing! Can’t wait to try this. It’ll be perfect served at a get together.

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  2. Sandi G says

    Posted on 7/19 at 12:38 am

    This looks so refreshing. I love the sweet watermelon and lemon combo!

    Reply
  3. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    Posted on 7/18 at 2:52 am

    I love love love watermelon! This looks like the perfect summer sipper!

    Reply
  4. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    Posted on 7/17 at 10:24 pm

    This lemonade makes me SO HAPPY! Watermelon is my favorite summertime fruit, so you KNOW this is gonna live in my fridge!

    Reply
  5. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    Posted on 7/17 at 10:21 pm

    Yes! The color and flavors absolutely say, “summer!” This is a fab drink (and I love the idea of adding vodka for an adult beverage, too)! Nice!

    Reply
  6. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    Posted on 7/17 at 10:00 pm

    My favorite part is the chunks of fresh watermelon that you added! What a perfectly refreshingly drink. I am thinking how easy it would be to make this an adult drink!

    Reply
  7. Jenn @ p&c says

    Posted on 7/17 at 5:25 pm

    I love that I can keep a can of lemonade concentrate in the freezer and belt out this delicousness when guests come over! HOLY YUM!

    Reply
  8. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    Posted on 7/17 at 10:04 am

    So refreshing for summer! I’ve never made watermelon lemonade but am definitely trying this soon.

    Reply
  9. Lara says

    Posted on 7/17 at 7:59 am

    This watermelon lemonade looks really healthy and delicious. Thanks for sharing. I have saved it to pinterest for later.

    Reply

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