Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade – Not your usual Recipe

This recipe for Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade gives a new twist to the old favorite – sans the alcohol of course.  Not sure what my garden would look like if I made the adult version!

Spring time…and the drinking is easy with fruit flavored cocktail recipes.  My take on an old tune!  I am a great fan of lemonade.  I drink it all the time when I am gardening and find it very refreshing.

Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade – refreshing Summertime drink

The recipe combines watermelon cubes, raspberries and fresh lemons and is easy and quick to make.  To serve it as an adult drink, simply add a little rum, vodka or gin.

It is the perfect way to welcome spring and share a new drink with friends.

For more drinks and cocktails, please visit my Pinterest cocktail board.

Do you prefer your lemonade with or without alcohol? 

Yield: 4 drinks

Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade

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This recipe for Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade gives a new twist to the old favorite - sans the alcohol of course.  Not sure what my garden would look like if I made the adult version!

Cook Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 cups Watermelon (seedless)
• ¼ cup Raspberries
• ¹⁄₃ cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup of Lemons juice
• 1 cup water
• Ice
• Optional: Vodka, rum or gin for an alcoholic version (adds more calories)

Instructions

1. Place watermelon, raspberries and water in blender, cover and blend until smooth.
2. Pour fruit water into the infusing basket and add sugar and lemon juice, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
4. Serve over ice in glasses garnished with more fruit.
5. Add alcohol if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 176Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 42mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 2gSugar: 39gProtein: 2g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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