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Cookin with Jenni

Watermelon Mint Lemonade

If summer had a flavour this would be it

Ingredients

Lemon Syrup

  • 150 g sugar
  • 120 ml water
  • 50 ml lemon juice
  • 1 lemon peel from 1 medium lemon
  • 1 kg watermelon (peeled and cut into cubes)
  • 10–15 fresh mint leaves (fresh)
  • ice cubes
  • lemon slices
  • extra watermelon cubes for topping

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the sugar, water, lemon juice and lemon peel to a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and let the lemon peel infuse for 15 minutes. Strain the syrup and allow it to cool completely.

  3. 3

    Add the watermelon cubes and mint leaves to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

  4. 4

    Add ice cubes lemon slices, mint and lemon syrup, then stir well.

  5. 5

    Add a little cold water if you prefer a lighter consistency.

  6. 6

    Serve chilled and enjoy