6 Refreshing Watermelon Drinks To Beat The Heat

As the summer sun beats down, there's nothing quite like a cool and refreshing watermelon drink to quench your thirst and revitalize your senses. Bursting with juicy sweetness and hydrating goodness, watermelon is the perfect base for a variety of delicious beverages. Here are five refreshing watermelon drink recipes to help you stay cool all summer long, along with their preparation methods and estimated preparation times.

# Watermelon Mint Cooler

Ingredients

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups cold water
Ice cubes

Method

- In a blender, combine diced watermelon, mint leaves, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.

- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp.

- Transfer the strained liquid to a pitcher and add cold water. Stir well to combine.

- Serve the watermelon mint cooler over ice cubes. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.

# Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade

Ingredients

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
2 cups sparkling water
Lemon slices for garnish
Ice cubes

Method

- In a blender, combine diced watermelon, lemon juice, and honey or sugar. Blend until smooth.

- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp.

- Transfer the strained liquid to a pitcher and add sparkling water. Stir well to combine.

- Serve the sparkling watermelon lemonade over ice cubes. Garnish with lemon slices.

# Watermelon Basil Refresher

Ingredients

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional)
2 cups cold water
Basil leaves for garnish
Ice cubes

Method

- In a blender, combine diced watermelon, fresh basil leaves, and honey or sugar if desired. Blend until smooth.

- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp.

- Transfer the strained liquid to a pitcher and add cold water. Stir well to combine.

- Serve the watermelon basil refresher over ice cubes. Garnish with basil leaves.

# Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

Ingredients

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1 cup diced cucumber
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups cold water
Cucumber slices for garnish
Ice cubes

Method

- In a blender, combine diced watermelon, diced cucumber, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.

- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp.

- Transfer the strained liquid to a pitcher and add cold water. Stir well to combine.

- Serve the watermelon cucumber cooler over ice cubes. Garnish with cucumber slices.

# Spicy Watermelon Margarita

Ingredients

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons triple sec or orange liqueur
1-2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey (adjust to taste)
Tajin or chili powder for rimming glasses
Lime wedges for garnish
Ice cubes

Method

- In a blender, combine diced watermelon, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and agave nectar or honey. Blend until smooth.

- Rim glasses with Tajin or chili powder by dipping the rims in lime juice and then into the seasoning.

- Fill the glasses with ice cubes and pour the watermelon margarita mixture over the ice.

- Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Watermelon Berry Blast

Ingredients

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Fresh berries for garnish

Method

- Blend watermelon, mixed berries, and lime juice until smooth.

- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp.

- Transfer the strained liquid to a pitcher and add cold water. Stir well.

- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh berries.