Spiked Watermelon lemonade

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Spiked Watermelon lemonade
45 min.
6
246kcal

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This spiked watermelon lemonade is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, sweet, and packed with flavor. The combination of juicy watermelon, tangy lemon, and mint simple syrup is absolutely delicious, and the addition of Hendrick's gin gives it a nice kick. This drink is perfect for entertaining and can be made ahead of time, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests. It's also easily customizable if you prefer your drinks sweeter or stronger. You can even leave out the gin for a non-alcoholic version that's perfect for the whole family. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or just looking for a fun and unique way to cool off this summer, this spiked watermelon lemonade is sure to be a hit! So, fire up the grill, grab some friends, and get ready to enjoy the taste of summer with this delicious and refreshing drink in hand. Don't forget to garnishing with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of watermelon for a truly Instagram-worthy presentation. Cheers!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • cups water 
  • sprigs mint leaves 
  • cup juice of lemon fresh
  • cups watermelon cut into a 1" dice- approx half a medium watermelon
  • ounces hendrick's gin 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Place sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan, add mint. Cook over medium heat stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved remove from heat, cover saucepan and let sit for at least an hour to infuse.
  2. In a blender combine the lemon juice with cubed watermelon.
  3. Add mint simple syrup 1/4 cup at a time until the mixture is at your desired sweetness, about a cup.
  4. Pour the mixture into a large pitcher and add 1 cup of cold water, the gin and fill with the watermelon mixture. Stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories246kcal
Protein2.87%
Fat2.33%
Carbs94.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.63
Glycemic Load
26.92
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
5.0882608695652%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.19mg
Hesperetin
5.95mg
Naringenin
0.56mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.9mg
Kaempferol
0.8mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:246.18kcal
12.31%
Fat:0.45g
0.69%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.29%
Carbohydrates:41.19g
13.73%
Net Carbohydrates:40.31g
14.66%
Sugar:36.97g
41.08%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:6.96mg
0.3%
Alcohol:12.63g
70.14%
Protein:1.25g
2.5%
Vitamin C:30.31mg
36.74%
Vitamin A:1039.79IU
20.8%
Potassium:245.55mg
7.02%
Magnesium:21.5mg
5.37%
Copper:0.11mg
5.27%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.99%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.74%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.47%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.4%
Folate:14.21µg
3.55%
Fiber:0.88g
3.54%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.02%
Iron:0.52mg
2.89%
Phosphorus:24.76mg
2.48%
Calcium:19.09mg
1.91%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.84%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.54%
Selenium:0.9µg
1.29%
Source:Foodista