sittin' in the shade - watermelon lemonade
Alcohol is optional, however– I say it’s a necessary component to the recipe; but, if serving to little kids and teetotalers...you can leave it out. It’s still tasty and refreshing.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
10 - 12
Ingredients
- - 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon (this is about ½ an 8 – 9 lb. watermelon)
- - 2 (12 ounce) cans frozen lemonade concentrate
- - 4 cans water
- - 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- - vodka, as much or as little as you like
How To Make sittin' in the shade - watermelon lemonade
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Step 1Place lemonade concentrate and mint leaves in large pitcher and stir/smoosh with wooden spoon until mint is bruised and releases its oils. Stir in 4 juice cans water.
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Step 2Place watermelon chunks in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.
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Step 3Pour watermelon into a wire strainer over a bowl or pitcher. Press/stir with a wooden spoon to encourage the juice to drain, keeping the remaining pulp in the strainer. Discard pulp.
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Step 4Stir watermelon juice into lemonade mixture. Add vodka, if using and pour over ice.
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Step 5OR – pour vodka over ice in individual serving glasses and fill with watermelon-lemonade. Garnish with additional mint leaves or watermelon chunks and lemon wedges, if desired.
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Step 6Omit the vodka for the kiddos or anyone else who prefer to enjoy the pure goodness unhindered with the spirits. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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