Slushy Blended Watermelon Lemonade

Name: Slushy Blended Watermelon Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup freshly squeezed organic lemon juice (about 2 lemons); 2 cups organic seedless watermelon chunks; 3 cups ice cubes made from filtered water OR frozen watermelon chunks; 1/4 cup raw honey, preferably local (I use clover or orange blossom); 1/4 teaspoon mineral-rich salt - optional

Published: Jul 15, 2018 · Modified: Aug 20, 2019 by Emily Criswell · I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article · 72 Comments

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Blended Watermelon Lemonade is a delicious, refreshing, slushy treat with no sugar, just four real food ingredients. It's naturally sweetened and the perfect summertime drink.

Glasses filled with a pink slushy watermelon lemonade with a fresh lemon slice.

Watermelon and lemonade screams summertime!

There's nothing like a glass of fresh, homemade lemonade at the end of a hot summer day. Everyone love this classic drink.

Watermelon is a summertime favorite too! Watermelon is so loved it's almost its own food group during the summer.

So why not enjoy both at the same time in the most insanely delicious summertime drink?!

There are so many different versions of lemonade from classic lemonade to mint lemonade, to peach lemonade, to lavender lemonade, to strawberry lemonade, to herbal tea blended with lemonade and ever sugar-free lemonade!

But hands down, my favorite version is watermelon lemonade. There's just nothing that compares in my opinion.

This healthier slushy blended watermelon lemonade has no sugar and is naturally sweetened.

You won't find any cane sugar in this blended watermelon lemonade, just simple, natural, real food ingredients.

This slushy watermelon lemonade is so refreshing and only sweetened with pure raw honey, preferably from a local source or a high quality raw honey (that way you get the beneficial properties from the honey).

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

We all need to stay hydrated during the summer heat and watermelon is a great solution. Why? Because watermelon has a high water content!

This makes just one more good reason to add it to lemonade.

Slushy or slushie? Who cares! It's the same thing.

Maybe the best thing about this blended watermelon lemonade is that it's a slushy! It's so, SO, so good! There's just nothing that can beat the incredible texture of a good slushy.

You won't find any food coloring and food dyes in this watermelon lemonade slushy.

All you need is watermelon to make this slushy have the most beautiful pink color. You can't beat that natural pink hue!

Most of all, you can't beat that mouthwatering flavor of the watermelon!

So grab yourself some watermelon and lemons at your local farmers market and add this to your summertime must-make list!

Glass full of pink slushy watermelon lemonade with fresh lemon slices and watermelon slices.

Blended Watermelon Lemonade

Slushy Blended Watermelon Lemonade

Yield: 3-4 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Blended Watermelon Lemonade is a delicious, refreshing, slushy treat with no sugar, just four real food ingredients. It's naturally sweetened and the perfect summertime drink.

Ingredients

¼ cup freshly squeezed organic lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 cups organic seedless watermelon chunks
3 cups ice cubes made from filtered water OR frozen watermelon chunks
¼ cup raw honey, preferably local (I use clover or orange blossom)
¼ teaspoon mineral-rich salt - optional

Instructions

Measure first or squeeze the juice of 2 lemons through a small fine mesh strainer into blender.
Add the watermelon chunks, ice cubes (or frozen watermelon chunks), honey and salt in that order to the blender.
Blend on high speed until combined and slushy. If you don't have a high-powered blender and it’s not combining right away, use a low/pulse button a couple of times or give it a stir with a spoon (turn blender off first if stirring with spoon), then increase the speed up to high or an ”ice crush function, repeat if needed.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

YOU WILL NEED: Blender {<-- this is what I use}, Measuring Cup

I use these silicone ice cube trays to make easy filtered water ice cubes. These make really great mini ice cubes fast too!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 20mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 23gProtein: 1g

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Emily Criswell is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded, work-at-home, single mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author - The Art of Great Cooking with Your Instant Pot (ranked as an Amazon top 10 new release in gluten free recipes), The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes (which has sold over 23,900 copies so far), Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot (ranked as an Amazon #1 New Release Best Seller), Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot , food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible. Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips at Recipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X Twitter and YouTube plus grab her free eBook Holistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >> About Emily.

Comments

Teri@thefreshmancook

August 11, 2011 at 8:20 pm

This looks so refreshing. I will be trying it this weekend! I linked to you from Full Plate Thursday. Thank you!

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Abby

August 11, 2011 at 8:08 pm

I need to make this for my watermellon loving hubby. I don't have a regular blender, but I do have a stick blender. That should work, right?

Pinning this for later reference. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

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Emily Sunwell

August 11, 2011 at 8:40 pm

@ Abby, thanks for your comment! I hope your hubby enjoys it 🙂 I have never used a stick blender for blending drinks/smoothies, so I'm not sure if it will break up the ice, but I'm guessing it will do fine breaking up the watermelon. I hope it works out 🙂

@ Teri@thefreshmancook, I hope you love it! It's so yummy! I have been making it a lot lately, trying to enjoy the watermelons while they are in season. Thanks for the visit from Full Plate Thursday 🙂

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Sandra

August 12, 2011 at 4:53 am

Oh wow that looks SO good, my 12 year old daughter is going to love it 🙂

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Natasha in Oz

August 12, 2011 at 8:23 am

I have just recently posted about impatiently waiting for summer to arrive here in Australia and now I'm even more impatient! This is summer in a glass...yum!

Best wishes,
Natasha.

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Emily Sunwell

August 12, 2011 at 5:29 am

@ Sandra, thanks 🙂 I hope she loves it!

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Nicole Feliciano

August 12, 2011 at 9:33 pm

Thanks so much for sharing with Momtrends for our Friday Food Linky. I'm a huge lemonade fan--love how you've spruced this up. Have a great weekend.

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Emily Sunwell

August 12, 2011 at 3:35 pm

@ Natasha in Oz, I hope summer arrives soon for you 🙂 Best wishes to you too!

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NaturalFamiLea

August 12, 2011 at 9:38 pm

Thank you for sharing this on Whole Health Weekend link-up! It's delicious and I can't wait to try it!

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Emily Sunwell

August 12, 2011 at 10:16 pm

@ Nicole Feliciano, thanks! Thank you for hosting Friday Food Linky and have a great weekend too 🙂

@NaturalFamiLea, I hope you enjoy it, it's SO yummy! Thanks for hosting Whole Health Weekend Link-Up too 🙂

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Miz Helen

August 13, 2011 at 4:42 pm

Hi Emily,
What a great refreshing drink. We just love watermelon and lemonade a great combination for a summertime treat. I am your newest follower. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
See you soon,
Miz Helen

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hip-chick

August 13, 2011 at 4:55 pm

yum

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Sarah @ Sugar Bananas!

August 13, 2011 at 4:59 pm

Oh delicious! I love that it's sweetened with honey. This looks perfect for summer. Thanks for sharing with Sweets This Week.

Sarah

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Emily Sunwell

August 13, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Hi Miz Helen! I am so excited you came to check out the recipe 🙂 I hope you enjoy it, it's so delicious. Thanks for following me 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend too and I look forward to sharing more with Full Plate Thursday.

@ hip-chick, 🙂

@ Sarah @ Sugar Bananas!, thanks for visiting! It's so yummy with the honey, adds a really lovely flavor. Thanks for hosting Sweets This Week. I really enjoyed your Sweets This Week post, thanks for sharing something so close to your heart.

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Shaheen

August 15, 2011 at 6:38 pm

Oh wow, I have just got to try this.

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Marelie

August 15, 2011 at 1:01 pm

I found you from Blog hop..I am interested so much with your watermelon lemonade blended.Thanks a lot for sharing.You have a very nourishing site. Hope you can come and visit me.I am your newest follower.

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Emily Sunwell

August 15, 2011 at 4:19 pm

@ Marelie, thanks for visiting and for following! I'll have to go check your site out 🙂 Take care.

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Lynn

August 15, 2011 at 11:55 pm

Yum. I have a pitcher of something very similar sitting in my fridge. But I love your addition of ice. My version uses orange juice, but I think adding ice would make it sooo refreshing 🙂

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Emily Sunwell

August 15, 2011 at 6:57 pm

@ Shaheen, I hope you enjoy it, it's SO good!

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Sonshine4u

August 16, 2011 at 2:35 am

We had this tonight and our whole family loved it! Thanks for the recipe!!! We're big fans!

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Emily Sunwell

August 16, 2011 at 12:21 am

@ Lynn, the ice is great, it makes the drink like a slushy. I bet yours is yummy too 🙂

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Emily Sunwell

August 16, 2011 at 3:03 am

@ Sonshine4u, thanks SO much! That means a lot to me 🙂 I'm so happy that you all enjoyed it!

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Elsa's Cooking Diary

August 16, 2011 at 7:25 pm

I want to try this, looks delicious!

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Emily Sunwell

August 16, 2011 at 7:47 pm

@ Elsa's Cooking Diary, thank you and I hope you enjoy it 🙂

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The 21st Century Housewife©

August 17, 2011 at 2:09 pm

What a lovely drink! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I love how healthy it is too. Thank you for sharing your recipe with the Hearth and Soul Hop.

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Kirstin

August 17, 2011 at 7:02 pm

YUM!!! Someone was just asking me if I had ever tried watermelon lemonade. I'm bookmarking this recipe and trying it!

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Emily Sunwell

August 17, 2011 at 4:46 pm

@ The 21st Century Housewife, thanks so much for your kind words 🙂 Thanks for hosting at the Hearth and Soul Hop!

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Emily Sunwell

August 17, 2011 at 7:14 pm

@ Kirstin, I hope you enjoy it, it's so good! 🙂

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Miz Helen

August 18, 2011 at 3:02 pm

Congratulations Emily!
You are featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your Red Plate and have a great week!
Miz Helen

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Emily Sunwell

August 18, 2011 at 3:39 pm

@ Miz Helen, thank you SO much! I am honored 🙂 I grabbed the red plate and have it in the side bar, thank you again. I've been trying to link up since last night w/ a new recipe for Full Plate Thursday, but it's still not showing up, I'll try again today. Have a great week too!

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NaturalFamiLea

August 18, 2011 at 3:46 pm

Thank you for your submission on Nourishing Treasure's Whole Health Weekend Link-Up. Check back tomorrow when the new link-up is running to see if you were one of the top 3 featured posts! 🙂

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Emily Sunwell

August 18, 2011 at 4:03 pm

@ NaturalFamLea, thanks! And thanks for hosting 🙂

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vintagemom

September 14, 2011 at 2:40 pm

Hi Emily -- I know watermelon season is just about over, but this recipe looks so yummy! Would you be interested in posting it at my new link party featuring allergy-friendly lunchbox ideas? I suspect there won't be many drinks, and your gorgeous photo will really stand out 🙂 You can find the party on Friday morning at http://allergyfreecookery.blogspot.com.

Thanks!
Lisa @ Allergy Free Vintage Cookery

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Emily Sunwell

September 15, 2011 at 3:40 am

HI Lisa, thank you for letting me know about it. You're so sweet, thanks for the kind words. 🙂

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yana koh

July 02, 2013 at 9:25 am

i just tried . love the taste because i m melon lover >.<

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Raine Saunders

June 15, 2015 at 4:05 pm

Lovely recipe Emily! I'm pinning this, and hope to make it this summer! 🙂 <3

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Dawn G.

May 26, 2016 at 10:07 am

Yum! This is going to be perfect for that backyard barbecue party I'm having next month. Thanks!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:44 pm
  
  How fun! Enjoy your BBQ party!
  
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beth

May 26, 2016 at 11:28 am

I can't wait for summer and the weather being warm enough to enjoy these drinks!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:44 pm
  
  I hope you get some warm weather soon Beth 🙂
  
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Tash

May 26, 2016 at 2:32 pm

I really love this whole watermelon theme you've got going! Looks super refreshing and delicious, I bet my hubby would love this lemonade <3

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:43 pm
  
  🙂 I love watermelon during the summer. This is a old recipe but a favorite. 🙂 I hope you get to make some.
  
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linda

May 26, 2016 at 3:36 pm

This looks so amazing Emily! What a fun treat for summer!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:43 pm
  
  Thanks Linda, it's an oldie but a goodie 🙂
  
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Andrea Fabry

May 26, 2016 at 3:45 pm

Great suggestion! It makes my mouth water. You have such great recipes, Emily.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:42 pm
  
  Thank you so much Andrea, so kind of you. xo
  
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Christina

August 03, 2016 at 9:22 am

This looks A-Mazing! I'm going to make some today for sure!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  August 03, 2016 at 9:42 am
  
  Thanks Christina! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂 It's a favorite at our house.
  
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Gail

June 26, 2017 at 1:39 pm

We've been doing our own watermelon slushy. We don't use lemon. For a more nutritious blend, juice the rind first then pour into blender with watermelon meat. It is also healthy to eat the seeds. Put the seeds right into the blender and blend on medium. Add a bunch of ice cubes to make the slushy. This blend is tasty and sweet enough that you don't need to add any sweetener. We top the slush with cropped basil microgreens.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  June 26, 2017 at 4:00 pm
  
  That sounds really lovely Gail, especially with the microgreens on top. 🙂 I don't use a juicer anymore, so that wouldn't be an option for me. I do agree, watermelon is usually sweet enough that no sweetener is needed - that's what my family does too. But for my lemonade version, adding the raw honey is really helpful since most people are used to a sweeter, less tart lemonade. If we have a super sweet watermelon, I don't add it or sometimes I use liquid stevia instead ... but so far the watermelons we've had this season are not very sweet or full of flavor. I'm hoping that as summer picks up the watermelons will get better.
  
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Lindsey Dietz

July 16, 2018 at 10:23 am

I can't believe there are only 4 ingredients in this and that such a vivid red color is totally natural! Real food is SO beautiful! (Of course, your gorgeous photos are easy on the eyes, too. 😉 )

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Joni Gomes

July 16, 2018 at 10:57 am

This looks so thirst quenching, can't wait to make it!

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Katja

July 16, 2018 at 11:05 am

This is perfect for summer. I'm totally making this for our little party this weekend. The kids will LOVE it!

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Holley @ThePrimalDesire

July 16, 2018 at 11:46 am

Not usually a lemonade fan, do you think this would still be amazing with lime? I'm going to give it a shot. With the current heatwave, I'm all about the slushie drinks!

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Tessa Simpson

July 16, 2018 at 1:03 pm

perfect refreshing summer beverage!! My girls LOVE water melon and I am always trying to use some up, will have to try this next time!

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Jean

July 16, 2018 at 3:38 pm

I could totally go for this right now! Looks perfectly refreshing and the best way to cool down during this hot weather.

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linda spiker

July 16, 2018 at 4:54 pm

It's so hot! I would love this today!

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Jessica DeMay

July 16, 2018 at 5:55 pm

I lived on slushies growing up- the unhealthy kind. These look just as good and I love the clean ingredients. I could go for one right now actually! Yum!

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Georgie

July 17, 2018 at 7:53 am

I am a total watermelon addict! I think my kids would totally love this too <3

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Megan Stevens

July 17, 2018 at 2:27 pm

This recipe epitomizes summer, especially with this exhausting heat we're experiencing right now! LOVE this, so hydrating and SO delicious!! Pinning to #alltheboards 😉 xo

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Irena Macri

July 18, 2018 at 1:04 am

I am looking at this drink and my mouth is salivating!!! This would be so satisfying on a hot summer day or after I come back from a run and need a bit of natural sugars to top up the tank.

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Raia Todd

July 18, 2018 at 6:35 am

Watermelon and lemonade are two summer essentials! Love how easy this recipes is; can't wait to try it with my kids!

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Yvonne

July 18, 2018 at 7:48 am

Nothing more refreshing than watermelon in the summer!

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Melissa @Real Nutritious Living

July 19, 2018 at 1:45 pm

What a perfect combo! The lemon will mellow out the watermelon sweetness! YUM!

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Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

July 20, 2018 at 1:07 pm

This looks so perfect and refreshing! What a great take on classic lemonade, so much more fun this way!

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Danielle

July 22, 2018 at 8:01 am

Oh, YUM!! We have family in town through tomorrow and I'm making this for all the kids tonight! They're going to love it.

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Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica

July 22, 2018 at 9:57 am

Watermelons + lemon = classic combination!
Good food for kidney health!
Refreshing too!

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ChihYu

July 22, 2018 at 6:32 pm

OMG ! I love that gorgeous pink-red color. Watermelon lemonade is SO PERFECT for this hot weather !

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Darryl

July 23, 2018 at 8:42 am

This looks so refreshing! The only downside is I can't have this right away. Will certainly give this a whirl...

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Gene

July 23, 2018 at 12:19 pm

This looks so appealing! I have always felt gulity about "depriving" my kids of slushies and now I don't have to. They love lemonade and watermelons so this is the sweet spot. Thank you!

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Renee Kohley

August 01, 2018 at 4:50 pm

This looks so refreshing Emily! It is going to HOT this weekend - Going to put the ingredients on my grocery list and make this Sunday! THank you!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  August 06, 2018 at 11:59 am
  
  I hope you get to enjoy some! 🙂
  
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