Watermelon Lemonade
The high water content of watermelon makes it the perfect thirst quencher on hot summer days. by the way: although it tastes pleasantly sweet, watermelon is also low in sugar. In addition, the fruit flesh contains a relatively large portion of vitamin A, which ensures beautiful skin and good vision.
For a special fresh kick you can add freshly chopped mint and cucumber slices to the glass.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 228 cal. | (11 %) | ||
| Protein | 2 g | (2 %) | ||
| Fat | 1 g | (1 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | (34 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 21 g | (84 %) | ||
| Roughage | 0.8 g | (3 %) |
| Vitamin A | 0.1 mg | (13 %) | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | (3 %) | ||
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₁ | 0.2 mg | (20 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₂ | 0.2 mg | (18 %) | ||
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | (10 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₆ | 0.3 mg | (21 %) | ||
| Folate | 19 μg | (6 %) | ||
| Pantothenic acid | 5.7 mg | (95 %) | ||
| Biotin | 14.1 μg | (31 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₁₂ | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin C | 32 mg | (34 %) | ||
| Potassium | 423 mg | (11 %) | ||
| Calcium | 28 mg | (3 %) | ||
| Magnesium | 39 mg | (13 %) | ||
| Iron | 1 mg | (7 %) | ||
| Iodine | 4 μg | (2 %) | ||
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | (4 %) | ||
| Saturated fatty acids | 0.2 g | |||
| Uric acid | 76 mg | |||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |||
| Complete sugar | 50 g |
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 50 ozs Watermelon
- 4 ozs fresh pressed lemon juice
- 3 ozs sugar
- 18 ozs water (At least 4 oz. of non-carbonated, the rest to taste)
- Crushed ice
Preparation steps
Bring the sugar and approximately 3 ounces of water to a boil. Cook until syrupy in it's consistency, then set aside and let cool.
Slice the watermelon, remove the seeds, and separate the flesh from the shell. Place the fruit, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of ice in a blender, then puree. Pass through a fine strainer, if you'd like. Mix with the syrup and carbonated water.
Fill glasses with ice, then top with the lemonade and serve.