Ginger Watermelon Lemonade

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A spicy-sweet twist on classic lemonade featuring fresh ginger's warmth, perfectly complementing watermelon's natural sweetness. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together seedless watermelon, fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar 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 85 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 85 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Puree 2 cups seedless watermelon in a blender until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
  2. Step 2: Whisk 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Step 3: Combine the strained watermelon puree, sugar-lemon mixture, and 4 cups cold water in a large pitcher, stirring until fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger to the pitcher and stir vigorously to distribute evenly.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow ginger flavor to infuse before serving over ice.

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