Watermelon Lemonade

Lately, the news from the health circles is that watermelons have extra-good stuff in them. Combining two of summer’s favorites, watermelon and lemonade, seems only natural.

Yield: 1.44 lit

1.92 lit seeded watermelon cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup hulled and quartered fresh strawberries
225 gr granulated sugar
120 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
480 ml water (approximately)
Thin watermelon wedges with the rind (optional)

In a food process fitted with a steel blade, pulse the watermelon, strawberries, and sugar until blended and smooth.

Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a 1.92 lit container, pushing down on the solids to get all the juice. Add the lemon juice and enough of the water to make 1.44 lit.

Chill until very cold. Serve over ice with a wedge of watermelon, if desired.

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