When I lived in LA, one of my favorite places was a cafeteria-style lunch spot called Lemonade. Lemonade had a variety of market sides you could mix and match to make your meal. I loved these sides, but Lemonade’s namesake lemonade was always the true star. Some of my favorite flavors included blueberry mint, classic and rosemary watermelon lemonade. I loved the use of fresh herbs mixed with fruit for a delicious and fresh combination.
Years later, I still think about this refreshing lemonade and decided to needed to make it at home! I grew up drinking glassfuls of fresh squeezed lemonade. I love this rosemary watermelon lemonade because it is mainly sweetened with just fruit and just a hint of honey! I love the tart combination of lemon juice, earthy rosemary and sweet watermelon. Also what is more quintessential summer than lemonade and summer??
Ingredients
- 1/2 large watermelon, 5 cups pureed
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 3 rosemary sprigs
- 1 1/2 cups water, divided
- 2 tbls honey
Directions
- In a large sauce pot, combine watermelon puree, lemon juice and rosemary over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Let the mixture come to room temperature.
- While the watermelon mixture is coming to room temperature, combine 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons honey.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the simple syrup reduces by half.
- Add simple syrup and remaining 1 cup of water to watermelon mixture.
- Put watermelon mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
Notes
Depending on the sweetness of your watermelon, you can add more honey to taste.
What’s your favorite refreshing summer drink? Also don’t forget to enter for a chance to win a Summer Survival Kit from Mezzetta here!
Enjoy!
x vanessa
This sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
Watermelon and rosemary! Such a strong, sweet combo.