Homemade Watermelon Juice
Cool off with this easy Homemade Watermelon Juice! Made with fresh watermelon, lime, and soda, it's this refreshing drink for summer BBQs.
Servings: 10 People
Ingredients
- 1 Seedless watermelon
Mocktail Version
- 2 Limes- freshly squeezed juice
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 can Sprite or club soda
Cocktail Version
- 1 oz Vodka, tequila, whiskey or rum
- 4-5 Mint leaves
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 3 oz Club soda
Instructions
- Start by slicing the watermelon in half and then into half-moons. Cut off the thick skin and cube up the meaty red watermelon.
- Drop the cubed up watermelon into a food blender and blend until it becomes a thick watermelon slushy.
Mocktail Version
- Add freshly squeezed lime juice and honey.
- Finish off with a splash of sprint or club soda. Mix and enjoy!
Cocktail Version
- Start by rimming the glass with some lime juice. Coat with a Cajun or Tahin seasoning.
- Add some mint and sugar into an empty glass and muddle them together.
- Pour an ounce of Absolut over ice. Add the homemade watermelon juice 3/4 of the way and finish off with a splash of club soda. Mix and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a seedless watermelon.
- Taste before adding more honey.
- Blend just until smooth to preserve the fresh flavor.
- Freeze leftover juice into popsicles or ice cubes.
- Serve immediately for the brightest taste and color.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 2584IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
