Rosemary-infused Watermelon Lemonade

ingredients

• servings: 8
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 sprig rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped
• 2 cups lemon juice
• 12 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 8 cups ice cubes

recipe

preparation time: 15 mins cook time: 1 hr

ready time: 1 hr 15 mins


• bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. stir in the rosemary, and set aside to steep for 1 hour.
• place half of the lemon juice, and half of the watermelon into a blender. strain the rosemary syrup through a mesh strainer into the blender. cover, and puree until smooth. strain into a pitcher, then puree the remaining lemon juice and watermelon. stir the lemonade before serving over ice.