Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit. It's light, crisp, and refreshing - which is why we thought it would be so fun to create some new watermelon drinks! Every one of these five recipes is packed with watermelon and accompanied by other fresh summer flavors that we thought paired perfectly with the mouth-watering melon. There's something for everyone and you can always make adjustments to appease your taste buds.
Layered Watermelon Smoothie
Watermelon rind, green grapes & chia seeds contribute to the green layer while watermelon and frozen strawberries make a delicious red layer in this festive smoothie!
Green Layer
- 1 cup watermelon rind, peeled
- 1 cup green grapes, frozen
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ tsp agave, or sweetener of choice to taste
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Red Layer
- 2 cups watermelon
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ tsp agave, or sweetener of choice to taste
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Watermelon-Cucumber Slushie
Need a light, cold refresher? Try this sweet watermelon cucumber slushie!
- 3 cups watermelon, frozen (thawed for about 20 minutes)
- ½ medium cucumber, peeled
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp agave, or sweetener of choice to taste
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups ice cubes
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Watermelon Shake
Don’t knock it ‘til you try it! This tasty shake will have your guests coming back for more.
- 2 cups watermelon
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 pinch salt
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Watermelon Lush Slush
Chill out with this delightful frozen adult drink that you can customize with your alcohol of choice.
- 3 cups watermelon, frozen (thawed for about 20 minutes)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 oz rum or tequila of your choice, more if desired
- ¼ tsp salt
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Watermelon Limeade
Watermelon and lime combine for a delightful beverage perfect for a summer afternoon!
- 4 cups watermelon
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp agave, or sweetener of your choice to taste