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Watermelon Limeade

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Watermelon's natural sweetness gets a little boost from agave syrup instead of refined sugar in this refreshing summer beverage.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

6 cups 1-inch-pieces watermelon (from about 1/2 5-pound watermelon)
1/2 cup cup fresh lime juice
2–3 tablespoons light agave syrup (nectar) or honey
Lime wedges (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Purée watermelon, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. agave syrup in a blender until smooth. Add 1 Tbsp. more agave, if desired. Strain into a large pitcher filled with ice and stir in 1/2 cup water. Serve over ice and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Per Serving

1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 50 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 16 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 15 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 0
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