Honeydew Lemonade
This honeydew lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher! Sweet honeydew melon balances tart lemon perfectly, making a naturally delicious and hydrating drink without tons of sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Equipment
- Blender
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Large pitcher
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 1 medium honeydew melon about 5-6 cups cubed
- 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice about 5-6 lemons
- 1/3 cup honey or 1/2 cup sugar adjust based on melon sweetness
- 5 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint or lemon slices optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut honeydew in half, scoop out seeds, and remove rind. Chop into chunks.
- Blend honeydew chunks until smooth (30-45 seconds).
- Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing to extract juice.
- Squeeze lemons and add the juice to the honeydew.
- Stir in honey or sugar until dissolved.
- Pour in the remaining water and mix well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices or mint for garnish.
Notes
For a fizzy version, replace half the water with sparkling water.
Blend cucumber with the honeydew for a refreshing twist.
Freeze honeydew chunks before blending for a slushy version.
Store leftovers in a covered pitcher in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gSugar: 18g
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