Very Pink Lemonade

Combine tart, fresh lemons with the ripest, juiciest watermelon you can find for this refreshing hot-weather drink. It’s a good alternative to popular high-calorie coffee drinks, shakes or floats.

Depending on the sweetness of the watermelon, you may want to add more or less sugar. Tasters in the Times Test Kitchen liked it best on the tangy side. If you’re having a party, serve this drink in a large glass pitcher and garnish with mint sprigs and a lemon twist.

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Watermelon Lemonade

Active Work Time and Total Preparation Time: 15 minutes

1 cup lemon juice

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup water

2 cups diced watermelon, pureed

Ice cubes

4 lemon twists, for garnish

Sprigs of mint, for garnish

Stir together lemon juice and sugar. Stir in water then watermelon puree.

Pour over ice in 4 glasses. Garnish each with a lemon twist and a mint sprig.

4 servings. Each serving: 136 calories; 2 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 0 grams fat; 0 saturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram protein; 0.62 gram fiber.