Watermelon lemonade

DAR ES SALAAM: THIS watermelon lem – onade is a light and refreshing drink that’s easy to make with pu – reed watermelon and homemade lemonade. Garnish each glass with a slice of watermelon if you like. Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed watermelon

• ½ cup white sugar

• ½ cup water

• 3 cups cold water

• ½ cup fresh lemon juice

• 6 cups ice cubes Directions

• Gather all ingredients.

• Place watermelon into a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.

• Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over me – dium-high heat until sugar dis – solves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 3 cups of cold water and lemon juice.

• Divide ice into 12 glasses; scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of watermelon puree over ice, then top with lemonade.

• Gently stir before serving.