2 ½ cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 15 lemons)
5 cups fresh watermelon puree, strained through a coarse strainer to remove seeds
2 cups simple syrup*
7 ½ cups cold water
Stir together and serve over ice. Makes about 1 Gallon. Garnish with a thin watermelon or lemon wedge.
*Simple Syrup: Simmer one part water with one part sugar until sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely.
For an easier version:
2 cans frozen lemonade concentrate
water, as directed
5 cups fresh watermelon puree, strained through a coarse strainer to remove seeds
Mix lemonade as directed on the can. Add the watermelon puree, and done! Makes 1 1/2 gallons.
