Watermelon Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs sliced seedless watermelon, rind removed
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a food processor, puree the watermelon until very smooth.

2. 2

   Set a mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the pureed watermelon through it.

3. 3

   Stir the pulp to let as much liquid as possible drain into the bowl.

4. 4

   Discard the pulp.

5. 5

   Pour the watermelon juice into a large pitcher and add the lemon zest.

6. 6

   Set aside.

7. 7

   In small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and honey until honey dissolves.

8. 8

   Stir this mixture into the watermelon juice, then stir in the water.

9. 9

   Cover and refrigerate until very cold.

10. 10

    Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.