Nothing says “summer” like lemonade. It’s not only a celebrated summer drink, it is a quintessential part of healthy hydration. We’ve kicked up the “healthy” in this summer favourite by adding sweet watermelon and yummy raspberries for a new twist on this renowned classic. Serve in chilled glasses with lots of ice.
Ingredients:
6 cups cubed seedless watermelon 1.5 L
1/4 cup raspberries 50 mL
1 cup water 250 mL
1/3 cup sugar 75 mL
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 125 mL
Instructions:
1. In a blender, add watermelon, raspberries and water. Cover and blend until smooth.
2. Strain through fine mesh strainer into pitcher.
3. Add sugar to lemon juice in a separate container and stir till sugar dissolves.
4. Add lemon juice and sugar mixture to watermelon mixture in pitcher and stir.
5. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Serves 4.
Source: www.watermelon.org.
