Sweet Tart Watermelon Lemonade

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

Tagged as: lemonade, summer, tart, watermelon