Nothing says summer like watermelon and lemonade. Combine the two with some simple syrup and lemon juice for refreshing watermelon lemonade.
Jump to RecipeSummer is for watermelon and lemonade and all things that cool us off. So why not mix the two together? After making strawberry lemonade, we wanted to try other flavors.
This watermelon is very sweet. If you don’t like a very sweet drink, you may want to lower the amount of simple syrup. The boys and I enjoyed it like this, but we could only have small amounts at a time. Watermelon lemonade is perfect for a hot summer day to keep yourself hydrated.
If you want to turn this into an adult drink, you can add some rum.

Watermelon Lemonade Step by Step
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon juice
- 3 cups simple syrup
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3 sprigs mint

Preparation
Combine the watermelon juice, simple syrup, and lemon juice and stir vigorously to combine.

Refrigerate for 1 hour, until cold.
Serve over ice with a sprig of mint to garnish.

Watermelon Lemonade Leftovers
Store extra watermelon lemonade in the refrigerator. Stir it before serving a cup.

Recipe
Originally Published On: May 30, 2022

Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon juice
- 3 cups simple syrup
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3 sprigs mint
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Combine the watermelon juice, simple syrup, and lemon juice and stir vigorously to combine
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, until cold
- Serve over ice with a sprig of mint to garnish
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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This looks absolutely refreshing! It’s the perfect drink for the summer months.
This looks very refreshing!!! Where do you get watermelon juice?
I put chunks of watermelon in the blender and pureed that. Then strained it so I didn’t have seeds or pieces of watermelon in there.
I do love the sound of this combination. I bet it tastes great. It would make a lovely drink for summer.
Hi! I”m not familiar with “simple syrup.” What brand or label do you use for this? Perhaps that will help me find my way to it at the supermarket.
Hi, you can either make your own at home by boiling water and sugar together (https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-simple-syrup-240337) or you can purchase it. Here’s an Amazon link to give you an idea: https://amzn.to/3Mgs5Ox
Watermelon and lemonade are both great and even better together! This would make for excellent summer refreshment on a hot day.
I love this watermelon lemonade. This is what my summer drink dreams are made of.
I looove watermelon especially this summer. I’d love to make this!
This recipe is summer in a beverage cup. I cannot wait to drink this up. Saving for later.
Oh my gosh this sounds so good! My watermelon loving kids would love!
It’s been a while since I had a watermelon drink but would love to try t with lemonade. Haven’t tried it before.
One of my favorite candle scents is watermelon lemonade. I have never tried the drink, but I’d like to. Perfect for summer.
Hhhmmmm…I should like this! It’s not a common combination but I would love to try it out. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
We do juice watermelon in the summer. We’ve only had watermelon lemonade in restaurants.
Mmm I need to try this out, it sounds refreshing and delicious. Thanks for sharing this! I will try it out sometime this summer.
Summer won’t be complete without making this recipe. Watermelon and lemonade? Summer is perfect.
I never had watermelon lemonade…I love watermelon and I love lemonade, never had them together lol…I can’t wait….
I don’t think I’ve ever had watermelon lemonade or anything watermelon tasting. But making your own lemonade does sound great x
I would love to try this on a hot day. it looks refreshing!
I love watermelon, I love lemonade. I never thought of combining them – but this sounds super refreshing and delicious!
This looks so yummy and refreshing! I a pinning this one to make for my kids! They will enjoy this,= as they love watermelon anything!