Cold-Steeped Watermelon Syrup

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This watermelon syrup is made from just two ingredients and requires minimal effort—you're mainly waiting for the cold maceration to work its magic. The sugar draws out the watermelon's juice over 8 to 24 hours in the fridge, then you blend and strain it into a gorgeous, clear syrup that transforms plain water into an elegant summer drink.

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    Prep the watermelon with sugar

    Cut the peeled watermelon into small cubes. In a bowl, mix it thoroughly with granulated sugar so that every piece is nicely coated.

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    Macerate in the fridge

    Cover the bowl well and let it rest in the fridge for 8 to 24 hours. During this time, the sugar will gradually draw out all of the watermelon's delicious juice.

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    Blend and strain the mixture

    Once it's rested, blend the whole mixture smooth with a stick blender or in a blender. Strain the blended mixture through a very fine sieve or a clean piece of cheesecloth. This gives you a beautifully clear, smooth syrup with no solid bits at all.

Cold-Steeped Watermelon Syrup

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Active time total 20 min
Prep 20 min Cook —
Plus overnight of resting (not counted in active time)
5 Ingredients
4 Steps
Easy Difficulty

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About this recipe

Craving the ultimate summer refresher? Forget store-bought syrups packed with artificial additives! This one comes together from just two basic ingredients and almost no effort at all. Thanks to the cold maceration method, the syrup keeps the purest, most intense fresh watermelon flavour you can imagine. The result is a vibrant red elixir that turns plain water into a luxurious homemade lemonade and gives any summer drink a special twist. Let's make a little jar of summer to keep on hand!

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