Watermelon Limeade
Fresh watermelon and lime juice mixed together with a splash of lemon and lime soda for the ultimate summer drink.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon {cubed}
- 1/4 cup lime juice {about 4 limes}
- 4 oz. simple syrup {*see notes} or lime simple syrup
- 1/2 cup lemon and lime soda
- 1/2 cup vodka {optional}
Garnish: To cut shapes from watermelon, reserve a round of watermelon and use a small cookie cutter.
Instructions
- Put chunks 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 watermelon juice with lime juice and simple syrup. Serve over ice with a splash of lemon and lime soda {& shot of vodka, if desired}, garnish with 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.
Notes
- 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.
- Watermelon or lime vodka would be fabulous!