Naturally Sweetened Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade

By cindyandmojo

Ingredients

• 2 lb/ 900g seedless watermelon, cubed (from about a small melon)
• 1 cup/140g fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1 cup/ 240ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 8 lemons)
• 1 cup/240ml coconut water or filtered water (if using plain water you may want to add a little extra liquid sweetener like honey to taste if you like your lemonade on the sweeter side)
• A pinch of sea salt or Himalayan salt (optional)
• Crushed ice for serving
• Slices of watermelon, raspberries and lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 130mins
Adapted from gourmandeinthekitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

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This tart pink watermelon raspberry lemonade is entirely naturally sweetened; there are no added sugars or sweeteners, only fresh fruit and coconut water.

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Coconut water also packs the power of potassium and is a natural way to replenish electrolytes and rehydrate on a hot day. Add a pinch of mineral rich sea salt (like you would to the rim of a margarita glass) and you’ll have a thirst-quenching and all-natural post-hike or swim kind of drink.

1 cup/240ml coconut water or filtered water (if using plain water you may want to add a little extra liquid sweetener like honey to taste if you like your lemonade on the sweeter side)

In a high speed blender or food processor, purée the watermelon, raspberries and lemon juice in until smooth. (You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender or processor.)

Press through a fine mesh filter to strain and transfer to a large pitcher. Add the coconut water (or plain water if using) and stir to combine.

Pour over ice in glasses, top up with a little sparkling water for a fizzy version or a shot of vodka for a cocktail version.

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I love watermelon and have a TON on hand – need to make slushies or lemonade with it! Great thinking!

Now that sounds refreshing, Sylvie! Love that there are no added sweeteners.

I didn’t know that watermelon beat tomatoes in its nutritional value.

This sounds so delicious and refreshing! Definitely perfect for the heat wave we’ve been sweating through.

We have some watermelon juice in the fridge – soooo refreshing! Love the addition of coconut water and lemonade.

I am loving the addition of coconut water in the drink! Cheers to summer and stay hydrated.

I am loving the addition of coconut water in the drink! Cheers to summer and stay hydrated.

I have just pinned this recipe – it looks absolutely gorgeous and so thirst quenching. Who needs added sugar or syrups when you have fresh, sweet seasonal produce?

Coconut water makes this watermelon raspberry cooler even better!

I love the great photo! I never thought about combining watermelon with lemon or raspberries or coconut water. Tha’t why I love your recipes! Can’t wait to make it today. Thank you.

I often struggle with drink photos but you make it look effortless! This sounds so refreshing and lovely for summer.

Your lemonade combines some of my absolute favorite foods and it sounds wonderful and so refreshing! I have a peach lemonade recipe in my cookbook that uses coconut water and it’s so good! I will be making your recipe this weekend.

Wonderful! What coconut water do you use? Do you make your own? Thanks for this recipe!!!

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