Watermelon Juice is a bright, refreshing summer drink that kids will love, and grown-ups will happily enjoy too.
Homemade watermelon juice is one of the easiest warm-weather drinks you can make. It is naturally fresh, light, and full of sweet watermelon flavor, making it a simple choice for hot afternoons, family gatherings, picnics, or days at the beach. If you have ripe watermelon on hand, you are only a few minutes away from a cold glass of this beautiful summer refreshment.
The best part is that you do not need a juicer. Seeded watermelon chunks can be blended in a regular blender, with an immersion blender, or even in a food processor if that is what you have available. Once the watermelon is blended, you can serve the juice as it is for a thicker, more natural texture, or strain it through a fine sieve if you prefer a smoother drink. Both versions taste fresh and delicious.
This watermelon juice recipe is also easy to adjust. If your watermelon is very sweet and juicy, you may not need to add much of anything. If you want a lighter drink, add a little cold water until it reaches the consistency you like. A small amount of lemon juice brightens the flavor and balances the natural sweetness. If your watermelon is not quite sweet enough, you can add stevia or agave nectar to taste.
For the best flavor, serve the juice well chilled. You can blend it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Pour it over ice cubes in tall glasses for a cooling drink that feels perfect on a summer day. It is also a convenient drink to pack in a thermos bottle and take along to the beach, a picnic, or an outdoor lunch.
Fresh watermelon juice is a great way to use leftover watermelon, especially when you have more than you can eat in slices. It turns simple fruit into a colorful drink without complicated steps or special equipment. The recipe below makes two cups, but you can easily double or triple it depending on how many people you are serving. Just blend, taste, adjust, and enjoy.
Drinks
American
watermelon juice
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2
cups
seeded watermelon chunks -
1/4-1/2
cup
water -
2
tsp
lemon juice - stevia or agave nectar to taste
- ice cubes
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Place the seeded watermelon chunks, water, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste the juice and sweeten with stevia or agave nectar if desired.
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For a smoother drink, strain the blended watermelon juice through a fine sieve. If you enjoy a thicker texture, serve it without straining.
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Pour into tall glasses over ice cubes and serve immediately, or chill before serving.
To make the drink taste its best, start with watermelon that is ripe and flavorful. Since watermelon is the main ingredient, its natural sweetness will determine how much sweetener, if any, you need to add. Always taste the blended juice before adding stevia or agave nectar. It is easier to add a little sweetness than to correct a drink that has become too sweet.
If you are making watermelon juice for children, keep the flavor simple and mild. A small splash of lemon juice is usually enough to make the drink taste brighter without overpowering the watermelon. For adults, you can keep the juice very cold and serve it in chilled glasses for an extra refreshing touch.
This easy watermelon juice is best enjoyed fresh, but it can also be prepared a little ahead of time. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and stir before serving, as natural separation may occur. Whether you serve it with breakfast, as an afternoon cooler, or as a picnic drink, this simple homemade watermelon juice is a delicious way to enjoy summer fruit.