A pitcher of this fizzy watermelon berry refresher is sure to keep you cool on hot summer days! It’s simple to make, and pretty to look at, too!
Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit, isn’t it?
It’s sweet, delicious, and so refreshing. On hot days, when you’re both thirsty and hungry, watermelon really hits the spot.
And since it’s so delicious, I thought it would be the perfect base for a fun summer drink. This is just right for serving at a summer party, or sipping while you’re sitting poolside.
The recipe for this drink is simple – just watermelon juice, sparkling mineral water, a few berries, and some lime. Pour it over lots of ice and enjoy on really hot days!
If you’re looking for more ways to use watermelon, try these watermelon strawberry popsicles.
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Picking the Perfect Watermelon
When you’re choosing a watermelon, make sure it feels heavy for its size, and look for the spot where it was sitting on the ground. If the spot is yellow or yellow-orange, that means it was allowed to ripen in the sun, on the vine. If the spot is white, it means it was picked too soon.
For more tips on how to pick a ripe and sweet watermelon, see this article.
How to Make Watermelon Juice
- You can make watermelon juice in just a few easy steps.
- Scoop out the flesh from a seedless watermelon, and place it in a blender.
- Blend it on high speed until very smooth.
- Pour it into a fine mesh sieve placed over bowl so that the juice drains out and the pulp stays behind. (If you don’t mind some pulp in your juice, you can skip this step).
- Discard the pulp.
Variations
You could make this watermelon berry refresher with a different melon or berry juice if you prefer. The combination of fresh squeezed fruit juice and fizzy water is so light and delicious.
Be creative and try whatever combination sounds good to you! Some options are blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, or even cherries.
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Recipe
Watermelon Berry Refresher.
Ingredients
- 16 cups seedless watermelon
- 16 ounces Strawberry Sparkling Mineral Water
- ¾ cup blueberries
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and puree in batches in the blender. Strain the watermelon with a fine mesh strainer, pushing on the pulp with the back of a spoon to remove all the juice. Discard pulp.
- Pour watermelon juice and strawberry mineral water into a pitcher. Add the juice of one lime.
- Serve each drink over ice with a few blueberries in each glass.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in July 2015. It has been updated.
Katherine@soften cream cheese
What a lovely & brilliant recipe idea. Just love this & appreciate this. Keep up the great job. Thanks a lot.
Darryl
Very refreshing and pretty!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven
Oh my goodness, these drinks look SO amazing, Kelly! Loveeee the color!
Kelly
Thanks, Sarah!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Hope you had a great 4th of July, Kelly! This drink sounds so refreshing! I love that there are just three ingredients in here. Perfect!
whiskandshout
Love your straws and such a delicious and refreshing bubbly drink :)
Kristine's Kitchen
I am so ready for relaxing with the family this weekend! This watermelon berry fizz looks like the perfect drink to enjoy poolside or at a bbq. I love the patriotic colors! Enjoy the long weekend!
Kelly
I hope you had a great weekend, Kristine!