Chilled Watermelon Lemonade with Honey and Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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A refreshing summer drink combining sweet watermelon, tart lemon juice, and a hint of honey and fresh mint for a cooling finish. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together seedless watermelon, cubed, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
10 fresh mint leaves
2 cups cold water
4 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 4 cups of seedless watermelon cubes and 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice into a blender and blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Step 2: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible; discard the pulp.
Step 3: Stir 1/4 cup honey into the strained juice until fully dissolved, then add 2 cups of cold water and 10 fresh mint leaves torn slightly to release aroma.
Step 4: Refrigerate the lemonade mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and mint to infuse.
Step 5: To serve, fill glasses with 1 cup of ice cubes each and pour the chilled watermelon lemonade over the ice, garnishing with a sprig of mint if desired.