Watermelon Lemonade
Serve this summer favourite well chilled!
SERVES
12
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
5
MINUTES
Ingredients
110g (4oz) sugar
110ml (4fl oz) water
600g (1 1/4lbs) cubed watermelon
675ml (1 pint 3fl oz) cold water
110ml (4fl oz) fresh lemon juice
Method
Place the watermelon into a blender. Cover and purée until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve.
Next bring the sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan over a medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cold water and lemon juice.
Put lots of ice cubes into 12 glasses, scoop 2 or 3 tablespoons of watermelon purée over the ice, then top with the lemonade.
Gently stir before serving.
