Big or small, simple or complicated, engaging or run-of-the-mill, every recipe has a story. Here's the quick tale attached to my frozen watermelon mint lemonade. My best friend recently raved about Chick-fil-A's watermelon mint lemonade and so I stopped by one day to try it. Of course, it is delicious and tastes true the flavors involved: mint, watermelon, and lemon. Most everyone knows that Chick-fil-A's lemonade is borderline addictive but I thought that I could successfully whip up my own rendition of this seasonal version at home. And I did.
Today, I am sharing the wealth, aka recipe, with y'all so that you can recreate it at home while watermelons are ripe, juicy, and available almost everywhere. And unlike the fun margarita-infused watermelon I shared a few weeks ago, this is a recipe that the whole family can enjoy. This frozen watermelon mint lemonade is really easy to make and requires only five ingredients! You simply toss those five ingredients into a blender, pulse, and pour. That's really all there is to it. As you can tell from the photos below, this is a drink you'll want to gulp down quickly not only because it tastes good and is refreshing but also because it doesn't stay frozen for long. The frozen watermelon provides both flavor and a slushy-like consistency to this drink, which will separate from the liquids over time rather than melt like ice. I don't think you'll have any problems with that, though. 🙂 This is a great way to beat the heat but I will advise you to watch out for brain freeze! If you like this drink, I encourage you to check out my fizzy honey ginger lemonade and honey lavender lemonade recipes as well before the summer is over.
If you give this drink a try, please be sure to let me know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for reading!
Easy, five-ingredient frozen drink made with fresh produce and perfect for summertime
- 1 personal-sized watermelon cut into chunks and frozen
- leaves from six sprigs of mint
- juice of 5 lemons
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth. Drink right away.
The Real Couponer (@TheRealCouponer) says
Oh I could definitely drink that - on any time of the year!
Momma To Go says
OK this looks easy! Plus I have a mint plant growing in my garden!!!
Davi @ Homegrown Simplicity says
This looks so delicious and simple to make! Believe it or not, I've never had Chik-Fil-A's frozen lemonade! I need to try it!
Jazz says
I think it's a new item this summer. It's delicious but I like knowing exactly what's in this one plus the texture can't be beat!
Victoria with One Sharp mama says
What a perfect frozen treat for the holiday! Just bought a watermelon too
Kara says
This looks so refreshing and easy enough for me to make! Pinning for later 🙂
Jasmine S. says
Watermelon, lemon, and mint?! Yum Jazz!
Jazz says
I know, right?! I can't believe I didn't make this sooner.
Cassidy says
This looks delicious! I will have to try this soon!
Sara Giboney says
This looks delicious!! So easy, and perfect for summer.
Jen says
I love this!!! Simple yet stunning for entertaining on the deck!
Jazz says
Yes, this would be perfect for that. Thanks for stopping by!
Amanda Frazier says
Sounds deliciously refreshing and is pretty too! I bet these are a hit at parties!
Latasha (@ArtsandBudgets) says
Oh, wow! Watermelon is my favorite! 🙂 This drink looks delicious! 🙂
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami says
I love summer. Why? Watermelon! I love anything watermelon. This is especially inviting!
Jazz says
I'm not a big watermelon fan but I love this drink and it seems like watermelon recipes are everywhere this summer.
Nostalgia Diaries says
Yum! This is the perfect drink for summertime!
Bailey says
Such a perfect summer drink!
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
This looks delicious! Sounds perfect for a hot summer day. I love the colors and how slushy it looks. 🙂
Andrea says
Ok...lemon, mint and watermelon??? You just made my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (sorry for all the exclamation marks ?) This is something I will be making ALL YEAR round! I used to always have lemonade at my place...now it's going to get a whole lot tastier! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe! 🙂
Jazz says
I hope you love it. Thanks for stopping by, Andrea!
Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says
Ooooh yum. Neat twist on a classic summer favorite ?
Rachel Ritlop says
Mmm sounds and looks so refreshing! Super great for summer!
brittany says
This sounds and looks so amazing!!! I love watermelon!
Samantha Lee says
This looks so delicious! Refreshing and perfect for summer. Thanks for sharing!
Amy Blake says
Summer for me is all about watermelon!! I love this!
Janie says
This sounds absolutely delicious and refreshing. I am definitely using this recipe for the next time I have guests over and it's also great for a BBQ. Thanks so much for sharing!
Jazz says
I agree, this would be great for a BBQ. Thanks for stopping by!
Teresa says
This looks so delicious! And refreshing for summer!