In these dog days of summer, this refreshing drink will cool you off and make you smile! From Southern Living Magazine, an easy, crowd pleasing beverage for you!

Watermelon Lemonade

  • 10 large lemons
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups chopped watermelon
  • 1 cup water
  • Ice

Squeeze juice from lemons to equal 2 cups; reserve 4 squeezed lemons. Bring 6 cups water, sugar, and kosher salt to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add reserved lemons. Cool; strain into a large pitcher. Process watermelon and 1 cup water in a blender until smooth; strain into pitcher. Stir in juice. Serve with ice.