This quick and easy Watermelon Juice recipe is essential for hot summer days. Just blend together some fresh watermelon with two additional simple ingredients and enjoy cooling off with a refreshing drink.
Looking for more ways to use up fresh watermelon? Be sure to check out our Watermelon Salad, Watermelon Popsicles, and Watermelon Sangria.
3 Ingredient Watermelon Juice Recipe
Looking for a refreshing summer drink that can be enjoyed by the entire family? Look no further than this Watermelon Juice! Made with fresh watermelon, lime, and simple syrup this recipe is the best way to take advantage of sweet and juicy summer watermelon. It can be made in minutes and it’s so refreshing on a hot day that we keep some in the fridge all summer long!
This recipe makes enough for 3 glasses but if you want extra or to serve a group, just double the recipe to fill up a pitcher like the photos.
Watermelon Juice Benefits
I love this juice because not only is it refreshing, it’s super hydrating. Watermelon is 92% water. This juice is a great way to stay hydrated in the summer heat, especially when water feels too boring.
Not to mention it’s full of antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids, and all other good stuff that helps nourish your entire body. (Source) Plus watermelon is naturally sweet so a tall glass of watermelon juice can curb your sweet tooth too. (You can use less simple syrup if sugar is a concern.)
Ingredients Needed
Here are the 3 ingredients you’ll need:
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Watermelon – You need about 3 cups for this recipe, you can use a large watermelon or a mini watermelon, seedless or with seeds since you will be straining the juice. If you choose not to strain it you will likely need to deseed the watermelon before making the recipe.
- Simple syrup – You can make your own by boiling equal parts water and sugar until the sugar dissolves or buy some at the store.
- Lime juice – You can use lemon juice instead of lime juice as an alternative. Though fresh lime or lemon juice works best you can use juice from concentrate as well.
How Much Simple Syrup Should I Use?
The amount of simple syrup needed will depend on how naturally sweet your watermelon is. Start with 3 tablespoons and adjust as needed to taste. You can use granulated white sugar instead of simple syrup, but it may not fully dissolve, so it’s not our preference. Honey or agave are also great alternatives.
How to Make Watermelon Juice
Here’s how to make this quick and refreshing summer drink.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Blend the ingredients. Blend the 3 ingredients for 2-3 minutes, until a thick liquid forms.
- Strain. Pour the juice through a sieve. Use a spoon to stir the pulp and push out all the liquid.
- Enjoy. Enjoy chilled with sliced lime or watermelon as garnishes.
Can I Make An Adult Version of This Watermelon Juice?
This Watermelon Juice is kid and family friendly but if you’d like to spice it up for an adult summer party simply add vodka and mix it up!
You can certainly change the type of alcohol if you wish to do so, but vodka is commonly added to watermelon and works well in this recipe. A common juice to vodka ratio is 2:1, however, watermelon juice is a light flavor so you may want to start with less vodka and add more to taste.
If you want to take this up to a fancy cocktail version pour some lime juice in a shallow dish and white granulated sugar in a second shallow dish and then dip the rim of your glasses in the juice and then the sugar to create a sugar rimmed glass. Pour in the adult version of the watermelon juice and go impress your guests!
How to Store & Freeze
- Storing leftovers. Any leftover watermelon juice should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and used within 3-4 days.
- To freeze. You can also freeze this watermelon juice for 1-2 months. It will expand when frozen so be sure to store it in a container large enough to accommodate that. It can be thawed in the fridge or on the counter. Some separation is normal.
More Summer Drink Recipes:
- Shirley Temple Drink
- Homemade Lemonade
- Strawberry Sweet Tea
- Orange Julius
- Boba Tea
- Wendy’s Frosty Copycat
- Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade
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Watermelon Juice
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cubed watermelon
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- watermelon slices , optional garnish
- lime slices , optional garnish
Instructions
- Place the cubed watermelon, simple syrup, and lime juice in a food processor or blender and blend for about 2-3 minutes or until the mixture forms a thick liquid.
- Pour the juice through a fine mesh sieve to strain out the seeds and any large pulp. Use a spoon to stir up the pulp and push out all the liquid.
- Drink chilled with sliced lime or watermelon garnishes, optional. *If you want to make this with alcohol for grown-ups, see note below.
Yes I love this this drink. Wonderful on hot sultry days Garnish with limes