Easy Watermelon Limeade

5 from 1 vote

Watermelon limeade is the perfect combination of sweet watermelon, tart lime and sugar for the ultimate summer beverage.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time7

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Put cubes of watermelon in blender with 2 ounces of simple syrup {equal parts of water & sugar-*see notes} and blend into a puree. Pour puree through a fine strainer and use the back of a spoon to push juice through.
Combine the watermelon mixture and simple syrup. Serve over ice with a garnish of watermelon or lime wedge, or both. Refrigerate leftovers, being sure to stir limeade if it has been sitting for a while because the watermelon juice will sink to the bottom of the pitcher.

Make the watermelon limeade as directed above. Add lemon lime soda and vodka to the pitcher of watermelon limeade and stir. Serve over ice with a garnish of watermelon or lime wedge, or both.

*To make simple syrup: Combine 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil; simmer until the sugar is dissolves {about 2 minutes}. Cool completely before using and store in refrigerator.
To make Lime Simple Syrup.
If you are making a cocktail and want to give it a spicy touch: Take a wedge of lime and run it around the edge of your glass. Dip the edge of the glass in Tajín and serve.