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Home » Drinks » Watermelon Thyme Lemonade

Watermelon Thyme Lemonade

Published: May 27, 2019 · Modified: Jun 17, 2022 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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A Watermelon Thyme Lemonade recipe is just what you need on a hot day like today when you are celebrating with a backyard barbecue.

Mason jars filled with Watermelon Thyme Lemonade.

Or when you are planning a day at the beach or park and craving a sweet and refreshing glass of herb lemonade.

Making a pitcher of homemade lemonade with freshly squeezed lemons is one of the best and refreshing summertime drinks to sip on during a hot day.

If you want to make a fruit flavored lemonade recipe you will never go wrong making Watermelon Lemonade to serve the family at a barbecue.

But if you really want to step up your summer lemonade recipe game make a unique flavored lemonade recipe like this Watermelon Thyme Lemonade recipe to impress your family and guests.

Watermelon Thyme Lemonade made with fresh thyme from the garden.

Herb Lemonade recipes

This Watermelon Thyme Lemonade can also be made using fresh sweet basil, fresh rosemary, fresh lemon basil, or fresh mint.

Any fresh herb can be used to make a simple syrup to flavor all your favorite summertime drinks like lemonade or sweet iced tea.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups watermelon juice
  • 2 to 3 cups of water
  • ½ cup to 1 ½ cup sugar (to your taste preference)
  • ¼ cup thyme simple syrup
  • fresh sprigs of thyme and basil for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large container combine the lemon juice, watermelon juice, water, sugar and thyme simple syrup. Stir to combine until the granulated sugar has dissolved.
  2. Fill a tall glass serving pitcher full of ice.
  3. Pour the Watermelon Thyme Lemonade concentrate into the pitcher until it is full. Stir well. Add lemon slices and sprigs of fresh thyme and basil (if desired) and stir once again.
  4. Serve the Watermelon Thyme Lemonade in mason jars or tall glasses that have been filled with ice and garnished with more lemon slices and fresh herb sprigs.
  5. Replenish the glass serving pitcher with the remaining Watermelon Thyme Lemonade concentrate as needed.
  6. Make 8 to 10 servings depending on the size of glasses used to serve.

How To Make Herbal Simple Syrups

Herbal Simple Syrups are so easy to make and can really add a lovely herbal flavor to many summer beverages.

If you are growing your own herbs making an herbal simple syrup is another way you can use up all those fresh herbs that you are growing.

One the best ways to use fresh herbals is to make herbal simple syrup and use it to flavor lemonade and iced tea during the hot summer months.

Thyme Simple Syrup Ingredients

  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 packed cup of fresh thyme leaves and stems

Thyme Simple Syrup Directions

  1. Place the sugar and water in a saucepan. Mix until sugar is mostly dissolved.
  2. Place the saucepan on a burner over medium heat. Heat until just boiling.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool about 15 minutes. The syrup should still be warm.
  4. Slightly crush the thyme leaves and stems, cutting large stems if needed. Add the fresh thyme to the pot and push down under the syrup.
  5.  Place a tight-fitting lid on the pot and allow to steep for a couple of hours or overnight.
  6. Strain thyme simple syrup through a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter to remove all plant material.
  7. Place the thyme simple syrup in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
  8. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  9. Thyme simple syrup will keep for about 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
  10. Makes 1 cup thyme simple syrup.
Watermelon Lemonade recipe using fresh lemons, watermelon and thyme simple syrup.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the best for lemonade but you could use bottled lemon juice if needed. Or a can of frozen lemonade concentrate.
  • You can make any herbal flavored lemonade you'd like by making a simple syrup out of any fresh herb you have. Sweet Basil, Lemon Thyme, Lavender or Sweet Mint would also work.
  • Want to learn how to grow your own fresh herbs for herbal lemonades and herbal cocktails? Check out my How To Grow a Cocktail Herb Garden for all my tips on growing backyard herbs.
  • Buy my Backyard Herb Gardening eBook for more information on growing fresh herbs in your backyard.

Helpful products for this recipe (affiliate links)

  • Tall Glass pitcher
  • Ice Tea Spoons
  • Mason Jars to serve in
  • Vintage Style Galvanized Steel Serving Tray

Other fruit-infused lemonade recipes for the summer

  • Watermelon Lemonade recipe
  • Easy Fruity Pink Lemonade Recipe
  • Sweet Fresh Strawberry Lemonade recipe
  • 20 Best Lemonade Recipes
Easy Fruity Pink Lemonade recipe via flouronmyface.com

More recipes using herbal simple syrup.

  • Spicy Jalapeno Margarita recipe
  • Coconut Mojito Ice Pops recipe 

Recipes using other flavored simple syrup

  • Mango Iced Tea recipe using Mango Simple Syrup
  • Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe using Hibiscus Simple Syrup
  • Peach Iced Tea recipe using Peach Simple Syrup
  • Sweet Cherry Iced Tea recipe using Cherry Simple Syrup
  • Sugar-free Blackberry Iced Tea recipe using blackberry simple syrup
  • Blackberry Limeade recipe made with blackberry simple syrup
  • Homemade Black Cherry Soda recipe made with cherry simple syrup
Mango Iced Tea recipe made with a simple syrup flavored with fresh mangoes via flouronmyface.com. This sweet iced tea recipe is perfect for all your summer drinks.

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Mason jars filled with Watermelon Thyme Lemonade.

Watermelon Thyme Lemonade Recipe

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Homemade Watermelon Thyme Lemonade recipe using freshly squeezed lemons, fresh watermelon juice, and thyme simple syrup is a unique fruit-infused lemonade recipe that will refresh your guests. This herbal lemonade recipe is perfect during the summer.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients  

Watermelon Thyme Lemonade Ingredients

  • 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups watermelon juice
  • 2 cups water ((to taste))
  • ½ cup to 1 ½ cup sugar ((to your taste preference))
  • ¼ cup thyme simple syrup ((see recipe below))
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme and basil for garnish
  • 1 whole Lemon sliced for garnish

Thyme Simple Syrup Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup packed cup of fresh thyme leaves and stems
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Instructions 

Watermelon Thyme Lemonade Directions

  • In a large container combine the lemon juice, watermelon juice, water, sugar and thyme simple syrup.  Stir to combine until the granulated sugar has dissolved.
  • Fill a tall glass serving pitcher full of ice.
  • Pour the Watermelon Thyme Lemonade concentrate into the pitcher until it is full. Stir well. Add lemon slices and sprigs of fresh thyme and basil (if desired) and stir once again.
  • Replenish the glass pitcher with the remaining Watermelon Thyme Lemonade concentrate as needed.
  • Make 8 to 10 servings depending on the size of glasses used to serve.

Thyme Simple Syrup Instructions

  • Place the sugar and water in a saucepan. Mix until sugar is mostly dissolved.
  • Place the saucepan on a burner over medium heat. Heat until just boiling.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool about 15 minutes. Syrup should still be warm.
  • Slightly crush the thyme leaves and stems, cutting large stems if needed. Add the fresh thyme to the pot and push down under the syrup.
  • Place a tight-fitting lid on the pot and allow to steep for a couple of hours or overnight.
  • Strain thyme simple syrup through a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter to remove all plant material.
  • Place the thyme simple syrup in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Makes 1 cup thyme simple syrup.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Serve the Watermelon Thyme Lemonade in mason jars or tall glasses that have been filled with ice and garnished with more lemon slices and fresh herb sprigs.
  • Thyme simple syrup will keep for about 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the best for lemonade but you could use bottled lemon juice if needed. Or a can of frozen lemonade concentrate.
  • You can make any herbal flavored lemonade you'd like by making a simple syrup out of any fresh herb you have. Sweet Basil, Lemon Thyme, Lavender or Sweet Mint would also work.
  • Want to learn how to grow your own fresh herbs for herbal lemonades and herbal cocktails? Check out my How To Grow a Cocktail Herb Garden for all my tips on growing backyard herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Kippi

    June 24, 2019 at 8:14 am

    Yum, I pinned this one. I want to try to make it sugar free too. Have you made it sugar free?
    Happy summer,
    Kippi #kippiathome

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      June 24, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Kippi

      No I have not but I bet it will be just as delicious with your favorite sweetener.

      Reply
  2. Arlene Mobley

    June 03, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    Emily

    Thyme is such a versatile herb. I love it.

    Reply
  3. Emily

    June 01, 2018 at 11:07 am

    I am so intrigued by the thyme! Pinning so I can try this recipe this summer. Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday - I'll be featuring your lemonade at our upcoming party. We'd love to see you again next week!

    Reply

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