Watermelon Lemonade
Watermelon Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink made with juicy seedless watermelon, fresh lemon and rock sugar. The Thermomix grinds the rock sugar finely and blends everything into a silky, pink lemonade in minutes. Ideal for garden parties, barbecues and hot afternoons when you want a naturally sweet, homemade thirst-quencher without artificial additives.
About this recipe
Watermelon Lemonade Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate summer refresher: a naturally sweet, blush-pink lemonade made from juicy seedless watermelon, fresh lemon and dissolved rock sugar. If you have been searching for watermelon lemonade recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one proves why the TM7 excels at drinks. The blades grind the rock sugar into a fine powder so it dissolves instantly, then blend the watermelon flesh into a velvety smooth purée without a single lump — no hand blender or sieve required. It is the perfect non-alcoholic drink for a summer barbecue, children's party or relaxing afternoon on the terrace, and it comes together faster than a trip to the shops. Serve it well chilled with ice cubes and a sprig of mint for a festive touch that looks as impressive as it tastes.
Preparation tips
- Use ripe, chilled watermelon for the best flavour: the sweeter the flesh, the less rock sugar you need. Remove any remaining white seeds before adding the fruit to the mixing bowl for an ultra-smooth lemonade.
- For crystal-clear sweetness, dissolve the ground rock sugar first with the water and lemon juice before adding the watermelon. This prevents sugar grains settling at the bottom of your glass or jug.
- Serve the lemonade over ice with fresh mint and thin lemon slices. Leftovers keep in a sealed bottle in the fridge for up to two days; stir before serving as the watermelon pulp settles naturally.
- Make it kid-friendly by freezing part of the lemonade into ice lolly moulds or ice cube trays — children love pink watermelon ice cubes that chill and flavour the drink at the same time.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free festive version: add a splash of sparkling water just before serving and garnish with mint and frozen berries for a mocktail that looks stunning at summer parties.
- Adult variation: pour the watermelon lemonade into glasses with ice and add a splash of gin, white rum or elderflower liqueur for an easy watermelon cocktail at your next barbecue.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The Thermomix weighs the water and rock sugar directly in the mixing bowl for consistent sweetness every time. [Weighing]
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds rock sugar into an instant-dissolving powder for silky watermelon lemonade. [Grinding]
- Chopping efficiency - The Thermomix chops the whole lemon and watermelon flesh evenly into a smooth pink juice. [Chopping]
- Gentle heating - Controlled TM7 heating dissolves the rock sugar syrup without burning for clear sweetness. [Heating]
- Silky blending - Powerful Thermomix mixing blends the watermelon into a velvety lemonade without pulp lumps. [Mixing]
Ingredients
- rock sugar
- lemon
- seedless watermelon flesh
- water