My new favorite summer drink right here! I’m not ever big on drinks because I’d rather get my sugar from a decadent dessert but this is my new exception! It is totally irresistible and the watermelon and lemon flavor combination pairs perfectly together.
Today I went on a gorgeous hike with my brother and I brought this Watermelon Lemonade along. Even though it was an easy hike it was a long hike for me because due to this lame permanent hip injury, I went from exercising 6 days a week to exercising 0 days a week for the last year and a half. But, I made it through the 7-mile hike thanks to this drink :). The thought of getting another sip of this kept me going. Ah and how refreshing it was to guzzle this drink down on a warm day! It has the perfect amount of sweet and tart, and a delicious depth of mellow watermelon flavor. I could live on this drink this summer! I’m totally in love with it and when you use a good watermelon it just makes it that much better! Now if only I could learn how to pick the perfect watermelon every single time. It’s like with cantaloupe and avocados, if only I could just see what’s inside before making my selection. I follow the recommended tips but still sometimes end up with duds. Luck of the draw right? Lemons are a little more reliable—just choose large lemons to get more juice. (In a pinch, you can buy watermelon juice—especially when it’s not watermelon season!)
The next watermelon treat I want to try is Rachel’s Watermelon Fruit Leather. I love watermelon so my mouth is watering just thinking about that stuff! It looks so good! I need to expand my collection of watermelon recipes and I think that along with this drink definitely needs to be added to our summer to-do list. This Watermelon Lemon would also make a great base for cocktails (pair it with vodka) or mocktails, and I’d like to try adding strawberries and pineapples, too!
