Make a batch of Watermelon Refresher during the sweltering summer months for a 5-minute drink that's equal parts hydrating and delicious. All you need is a good blender, plus some ice for serving!
This mocktail recipe is so refreshing and filled with nutrients! Made with only 4 ingredients, including a quick simple syrup for sweetness, you'll want to make a big batch to have on hand.
The Coined Breakdown
- Total Cost per serving: $2.44
- Total Cost (2 glasses): $4.88
- Those Other Guys: $6.99 per glass
Ingredients
- Watermelon - Grab a good watermelon and chop yourself to save a little more money. If you don't want to bother with the whole fruit, you can find chopped watermelon at the grocery store.
- Simple Syrup - To sweeten the drink without sugar crystals making everything gritty. I have a recipe post on making simple syrup; but it's just equal parts sugar and water dissolved over medium heat.
- Club Soda - This adds effervescence (bubbles and fizz) plus a little more volume to the drink.
- Lime Zest - For a hint of bright citrus flavor and aroma.
Variations and Substitutions
Watermelon Refresher Cocktail: Add in gin, tequila, or vodka after blending the fruit.
Frozen Watermelon Refresher: Instead of serving over ice, freeze the watermelon chunks then blend everything together! I recommend adding a little more syrup (to taste) to avoid diluting the flavor.
Dipped Rim: Dip the tops of the glasses into some extra simple syrup, and coat with coarse sugar or Tajin for a fun sugar or salt rim!
How to Make a Watermelon Refresher
This is a really easy and quick drink recipe; perfect for making larger batches when you're hosting or making a quick single-serve glass at home.
Simply blend all of your ingredients together and serve over ice.
Recipe Pro Tip
- Like a smooth sip? Use a sieve. You can run the blended juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
Recipe FAQs
Of course - this recipe works great as either a zero-proof drink or a cocktail.
Vodka, prosecco, gin, or tequila all pair well with watermelon.
I recommend blending right before serving.
It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, but you will have to shake again before serving; the pulp tends to separate from the juice and floats to the top.
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Watermelon Refresher
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Microplane
- Citrus Squeezer
- Blender
- Fine Mesh Sieve (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon chopped
- 2 count limes (zest 1 of the limes, juice both)
- ½ cup club soda
- ¼ cup simple syrup
Instructions
- Add the watermelon, zest and juice of your limes, club soda, and simple syrup to a blender.4 cups seedless watermelon, 2 count limes, ½ cup club soda, ¼ cup simple syrup
- Blend until everything is combined.
- If you want a silky smooth drink, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve.
- Serve over ice, with fruit or mint garnishes. Enjoy!
Carla says
Refresher is right! This was right on time during a hot NM day! We kept it non-alcoholic for the weekday, but will try some vodka inside this weekend!
Shani H. says
Yum - both ways sound fantastic! Thank you for leaving a review Carla!