Fresh Lemonade with Grilled Lemons & Watermelon

Name: Fresh Lemonade with Grilled Lemons & Watermelon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Deep South,
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp McCormick® Rosemary Leaves; 6 Meyer lemons; 4 cups seedless watermelon cubes; 3 cups cold water

When summer begins to ramp up, it's time to give this watermelon lemonade recipe a try. In this refreshing twist to lemonade, watermelon adds a pretty pink hue, while grilled lemons add a smoky, tart flavor. This isn't just another pink lemonade recipe, but a summer essentia... Read More Read Less

15m

PREP TIME

5m

COOK TIME

84

CALORIES

6

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Simple Syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon McCormick® Whole Rosemary Leaves
Lemonade
6 Meyer lemons
4 cups seedless watermelon cubes
3 cups cold water

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Simple Syrup, mix sugar and water in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add rosemary; let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Strain. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
2 Cut 4 of the lemons in half crosswise. Cut remaining 2 lemons into slices. Grill lemon halves and slices over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Set lemon slices aside for garnish. Squeeze juice from lemon halves to yield 1/2 cup juice.
3 Place watermelon cubes and lemon juice in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour fruit mixture into large pitcher. Add Simple Syrup and cold water; mix well. Serve in ice-filled beverage glasses. Garnish with reserved lemon slices.