Watermelon Lemonade

 

Do you tap/knock on all the watermelons at the store to test it's ripeness?  If you don't, then I might look stupid to you if you saw me at the grocery store!  They say if it sounds hollow it's NOT good, but if it sounds solid it IS good.  Or is it the other way around?!  Picking out a watermelon can be tricky business.  I do know that your watermelon should be heavy for it's size & should have a nice yellow "ground spot" where it rested while it grew in the sunshine, but do you know what?  I still have a hard time picking the right one!

This recipe was the result of a bad watermelon turned delicious again!  I will never have to worry about picking out a not so good watermelon again thanks to this recipe!  It's easy to make, tastes better than those flavored lemonades at a restaurant, & uses a lot of watermelon.  You need to try this drink!  It's fabulous!  And you can totally use a good watermelon too, but if you happen to get a yucky one, don't throw it out, save it with this recipe. :)

Watermelon Lemonade

Recipe lightly altered from Cheerios & Lattes by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 5 cups cubed, seedless watermelon
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup Country Time Lemonade dry mix
• Ice cubes

1. In a tall blender, combine watermelon & water.  Blend until smooth.
2. Strain watermelon/water mixture into a large pitcher. Discard the pulp.
3. Add dry lemonade mix & stir until dissolved.  Serve with ice cubes. (You may also blend the watermelon lemonade with a few ice cubes if you like.)

*Makes approximately 2 quarts.

**Straining the watermelon liquid is optional, if you don't strain it, the lemonade is more foamy, but I like it smoother with less foam.

This post was originally published at The REAL Housewives of Riverton on July 12th, 2013.

 

Do you tap/knock on all the watermelons at the store to test it's ripeness?  If you don't, then I might look stupid to you if you saw me at the grocery store!  They say if it sounds hollow it's NOT good, but if it sounds solid it IS good.  Or is it the other way around?!  Picking out a watermelon can be tricky business.  I do know that your watermelon should be heavy for it's size & should have a nice yellow "ground spot" where it rested while it grew in the sunshine, but do you know what?  I still have a hard time picking the right one!

This recipe was the result of a bad watermelon turned delicious again!  I will never have to worry about picking out a not so good watermelon again thanks to this recipe!  It's easy to make, tastes better than those flavored lemonades at a restaurant, & uses a lot of watermelon.  You need to try this drink!  It's fabulous!  And you can totally use a good watermelon too, but if you happen to get a yucky one, don't throw it out, save it with this recipe. :)

Watermelon Lemonade

Recipe lightly altered from Cheerios & Lattes by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 5 cups cubed, seedless watermelon
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup Country Time Lemonade dry mix
• Ice cubes

1. In a tall blender, combine watermelon & water.  Blend until smooth.
2. Strain watermelon/water mixture into a large pitcher. Discard the pulp.
3. Add dry lemonade mix & stir until dissolved.  Serve with ice cubes. (You may also blend the watermelon lemonade with a few ice cubes if you like.)

*Makes approximately 2 quarts.

**Straining the watermelon liquid is optional, if you don't strain it, the lemonade is more foamy, but I like it smoother with less foam.

This post was originally published at The REAL Housewives of Riverton on July 12th, 2013.