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If you’ve ever wondered how to make watermelon juice, you’re in good company because we didn’t realize how easy it was until a few years back when playing with this watermelon cocktail.
You literally just scoop ripe, juicy watermelon into a blender, blend, and serve! Now, there are a few tricks to the trade, which we’ll be sharing in this post. So without further ado, let us show you how it’s done!
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How to Make Watermelon Juice
It’s really as simple as adding to a blender and blending it up!
But there are a few tricks to learn to ensure success every time:
- Use ripe, juicy, sweet watermelon (this is key for best flavor!)
- Choose a seedless watermelon, or remove seeds before blending
- A high-speed blender is quickest and easiest (we don’t recommend a food processor)
- Straining is optional if you prefer a smoother juice; however, we don’t find it necessary
- Like cold juice? Scoop and refrigerate your watermelon BEFORE blending so it’s cool and refreshing and ready for serving right away
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Health Benefits
Ever wonder why watermelon feels so refreshing on a hot summer day?
That’s in part because it’s 92% water! But it’s also rich in potassium, which is an electrolyte that can be lost in sweat.
Watermelon also contains a variety of antioxidants (such as lycopene, vitamin C, and beta-carotene), magnesium, vitamins B1 and B6, and more!
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What To Do With Watermelon Juice
It’s the perfect drink for sipping on hot days! If you can’t enjoy it right away, store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days.
Or, freeze into ice cube molds and blend into smoothies, margaritas, or frozen cocktails, or use as ice cubes in sparkling water or tonics for a delicious and colorful surprise!
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We hope you ENJOY this watermelon juice! It’s:
Juicy
Naturally sweet
Refreshing
Satisfying
& Versatile
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
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Watermelon Juice
Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon (seedless) (1 small watermelon yields ~5 cups or 492 g cubed)
- 1-2 Tbsp lime juice (optional)
OTHER ADD-INS (optional)
- Fresh ginger
- Coconut water
Instructions
- It’s important to select a ripe, juicy, sweet watermelon (this is key for best flavor!). Choose a seedless watermelon, or remove seeds before blending
- If you prefer chilled watermelon juice, scoop and refrigerate your watermelon BEFORE blending so it’s nice and cool and refreshing and ready for serving right away (optional).
- Add sliced watermelon to a high-speed blender and blend on high until well blended. You can add a bit of lime juice to taste at this point if you’d prefer some acidity. Or include other optional add-ins such as fresh ginger for zing or coconut water for sweetness and electrolytes.
- Straining is optional (we recommend a fine mesh strainer) if you prefer a smoother, pulp-free juice. We don’t find it necessary, though.
- Enjoy fresh or over ice. If you can’t enjoy it right away, store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Or, freeze into popsicles or ice cube molds. Watermelon ice cubes can be blended into smoothies, margaritas, or frozen cocktails or used as ice cubes in sparkling water or tonics for a delicious and colorful treat!
Alexa Marsh says
Adding lime to watermelon juice sounds so delicious!
Colette says
Super quick and yummy. The second batch I just blended a half lime right in (rind and all and it was delish – and extra tart).
So glad you enjoyed it, Colette! Thanks so much for sharing!
Lilian B says
The first time I made watermelon juice (on a whim, when having too much watermelon to eat on my own), I was shocked to discover that the classic watermelon candy flavor was actually accurate! Turns out concentration levels make a huge difference in flavor, hah!
Right? Thanks for sharing, Lilian!
sherry says
i love watermelon and the juice is so good with sparkling water or champagne!
xo!