Description
Discover a quick, hydrating watermelon drink recipe—perfectly sweet, tangy, and easy to make for any sunny day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 1½ pounds)
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1‑2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Cut the watermelon into bite‑size cubes, discarding any rind. The cubes should be roughly the size of a grape so they blend easily.
- Blend: Place the watermelon cubes in a high‑speed blender. Add the cold water, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend on high for 30‑45 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and bright pink.
- Strain (optional): If you prefer a silky texture, pour the blended mixture through a fine‑mesh sieve into a pitcher, using the back of a spoon to press out extra liquid. Skip this step for a rustic, fiber‑rich drink.
- Adjust flavor: Taste the drink. If it needs more brightness, add a splash more lime juice. If you like it sweeter, drizzle in a little extra honey. Stir well.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 15 minutes. The drink will become even more refreshing as it cools.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled watermelon drink over. Garnish with a thin lime wheel or a small watermelon wedge for visual flair.
Notes
- Use ripe watermelon: The sweeter the fruit, the less honey you’ll need.
- Cold water matters: Starting with chilled water speeds up the cooling process and keeps the drink crisp.
- Blend in batches: Overfilling the blender can cause uneven texture. Work in two batches if your blender is small.
- Salt boost: A tiny pinch of sea salt amplifies the natural flavors without making the drink salty.
- Make it sparkling: For a fizzy twist, replace half of the water with sparkling water just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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