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Fresh Watermelon Mint Lemonade Punch Recipe with Easy Frozen Fruit Cubes

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A refreshing summer punch combining fresh watermelon, zesty lemon, and aromatic mint, chilled with colorful frozen fruit cubes that add flavor without watering down the drink.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh watermelon, cubed (seedless if possible)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
  • 15–20 mint leaves, loosely packed, plus extra for garnish
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey, adjust to taste
  • Frozen fruit for cubes: mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), lemon slices, and small mint leaves (enough to fill about 12 ice cube trays)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the frozen fruit cubes by placing fresh berries, thin lemon slices, and a few mint leaves into each compartment of ice cube trays. Fill trays with water and freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Add the cubed watermelon to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. For a pulp-free punch, strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher.
  3. Juice 3-4 lemons to get about 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, removing seeds but keeping pulp if desired.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, lemon juice, and cold water. Stir in sugar or honey until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  5. Tear or bruise a handful of mint leaves to release aroma and stir into the punch. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour to marry flavors.
  6. Just before serving, add the frozen fruit cubes to the punch. Garnish with extra mint sprigs and lemon slices. Serve over ice if desired.

Notes

Use ripe, fragrant watermelon for best flavor. Bruise mint leaves before adding to release oils. Prepare frozen fruit cubes a day ahead to save time. If sugar doesn’t dissolve well, make a simple syrup by warming sugar with water, then cool before mixing. Adjust sweetness and lemon juice balance to taste. For a sugar-free version, use natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit and sparkling water instead of still water.

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