Recipe information
Yield
Makes 9 cups
Ingredients
8
cups 1-inch pieces seedless watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds)
1
cup fresh lemon juice
3
1/2 cups water
1
cup sugar
Ice cubes
Lemon wedges
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Preparation
Step 1
Working in 2 batches, blend watermelon and lemon juice in processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to pitcher.
Step 2
Bring 3 1/2 cups water and sugar to boil in medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add hot syrup to pitcher with watermelon-lemon juice. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour Watermelon Lemonade over and garnish glasses with lemon wedges.