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Juneteenth Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade Spiked

A refreshing and vibrant cocktail combining the sweetness of strawberries and watermelon with a zesty lemonade, perfect for celebrating Juneteenth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Base
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups watermelon seeded and cubed
Lemonade
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 1 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 4 cups water cold
Alcohol
  • 1 cup vodka or rum, optional
Garnish
  • 4 slices lemon for garnish
  • 4 strawberries whole for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Fruit Base
  1. In a blender, combine the strawberries and watermelon. Blend until smooth.
  2. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp.
Make the Lemonade
  1. In the pitcher with the fruit juice, add fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water. Stir well to combine.
Add Alcohol
  1. If desired, stir in vodka or rum to the lemonade mixture.
Serve
  1. Pour the spiked lemonade into glasses filled with ice.
  2. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a whole strawberry.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup according to your taste preference.