Watermelon Lemonade

Name: Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients: 7 cups 2-inch pieces peeled seeded watermelon (from about 4 pounds); 1 cup simple syrup; 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons grenadine; 1 cup gin; 3 cups ice cubes; Optional garnish: lemon twists

7 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

7 cups 2-inch pieces peeled seeded watermelon (from about 4 pounds)
1 cup simple syrup
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons grenadine
1 cup gin
3 cups ice cubes
Optional garnish: lemon twists

Directions

1

Puree watermelon pieces in processor.
2

Strain watermelon puree into large pitcher, pressing on solids in strainer to extract as much juice as possible.
3

Discard any solids in strainer.
4

Add simple syrup, lemon juice, and grenadine to pitcher; stir to blend.
5

Stir in gin.
6

(Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
7

Refrigerate.)
8

Stir 3 cups ice cubes into watermelon lemonade.
9

Pour into tall glasses.
10

Garnish with lemon twists, if desired.