WATERMELON LEMONADE

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This recipe is from Rozanne Gold in "The Oprah Magazine Cookbook." Adjust the sweetness by experimenting with the amount of honey.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs sliced seedless watermelon, rind removed
1 lemon, zest of
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup honey
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a food processor, puree the watermelon until very smooth.
  • Set a mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the pureed watermelon through it.
  • Stir the pulp to let as much liquid as possible drain into the bowl.
  • Discard the pulp.
  • Pour the watermelon juice into a large pitcher and add the lemon zest.
  • Set aside.
  • In small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and honey until honey dissolves.
  • Stir this mixture into the watermelon juice, then stir in the water.
  • Cover and refrigerate until very cold.
  • Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.7, Fat 0.3, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 46.5, Protein 1.7

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