Hi Zesty Readers! Alisa from One Frugal Foodie here; just visiting for a guest post while Zesty is away.
I confess, I am a smoothie addict. My blender rarely sees a rest, particularly when the summer months arrive. Not only does the thermometer peak high enough for me to warrant several cool beverages during the day, but it is also when fresh, seasonal fruit is at its most abundant.
Lately, I have latched onto the seedless watermelon. They seem to be on sale everywhere, and are sweeter than I ever remember them. Recently I shared a deliciously refreshing Strawberry-Watermelon “Soul” Smoothie, but this week, I was smitten by yet another watermelon beverage idea, Watermelon Lemonade …
Sweet-Tart Watermelon Lemonade
Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen
This recipe is naturally Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, and Fat-Free. It is also free from Refined Sugars.
- 6 Ounces Watermelon Flesh (yields 3/4 cup once pureed; about 1 cup of melon balls), Seedless or Seeds Removed
- 1/4 cup Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Agave Nectar*
- 3/4 Cup Cold Water
Ice
Place the watermelon, lemon juice, agave, and water in your blender and puree until liquefied and smooth. Fill two large glasses with ice to serve. Garnish with lemon wedges or slices if desired.
Yields 2 large and refreshing glasses
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OMG, I woke up to these refreshing glasses of yumm!
Going to have to copy this recipes off and make!
Thanks for sharing,
Pam
http://www.alovefornewrecipes.blogspot.com
I just may need to make this tonight to go with the amazing summer dinner I have planned!
I just bought a huge watermelon…I know what I’ll be having!
Great cool down for summer!
This would definitely get me through some of these HOT Texas days! I love that it uses agave nectar.
I just made a different version of watermelon lemonade and LOVE it! I’ll have to give this version a try.
Alisa – that looks amazing – can’t wait to try it out!
Looks light and refreshing for this super hot weather. vI think I may try this in batches in my Magic Bullet1 I am blender-less