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    Home » Smoothies and Drinks

    Watermelon Limeade

    Published: Jun 9, 2022 · Modified: Jul 8, 2023 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 2 Comments

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    Three small glasses and a pitcher filled with watermelon limeade.
    Three glass on a tart pan with a watermelon drink garnished with slices of lime and mint leaves.
    Three small glasses and a pitcher filled with watermelon limeade.

    This fresh watermelon limeade is all summer in a glass. Made with watermelon, mint, lime juice and the best part ZERO sugar! It's a great way to use all that fresh watermelon and offers a refreshing summer drink for everyone.

    Three small glasses filled with watermelon limeade with fresh limes and mint leaves.

    If there is one thing my kids could eat everyday in the summer, it's watermelon. We always seem to have so much watermelon on hand that sometimes it's fun to try new ways to enjoy it.

    This watermelon limeade is a perfect way to use up all that fresh watermelon and your out of control mint from the garden.

    Just toss in a blender, chill and enjoy.

    Turn it into a fun adult cocktail with a little tequila for a watermelon margarita or a splash of vodka for a refreshing beverage. You can also have some fun with the kids and add it to popsicle molds for a tasty treat.

    If you love watermelon you will also enjoy this watermelon, mint and blueberry salad. Its a great side dish to add to your next BBQ.

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    Ingredients

    Diced watermelon in a batter bowl, limes, mint leaves and kosher salt.

    One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it calls for no sugar! When I want something chilled and refreshing, the last thing I want is a drink that is too sweet. This limeade is perfectly balanced and full of summer flavors.

    This recipe relies on a little bit of salt to help bring out the taste of the watermelon and lime instead of making it overly sweet.

    Fresh Mint and Limes: Use fresh mint and squeezed limes. There really is not substitute. Lime concentrate will just not be the same.

    Optional: Want to make this even sweeter? Consider mixing in some mint simple syrup to add even more fresh mint and a hint of sweetness.

    How to Make

    Dice up 8 cups of watermelon.

    Blender jar with diced watermelon, mint leaves, salt and lime juice being poured in.

    In your blender, add the watermelon, mint, salt and pour in the lime juice.

    If your blender isn't large enough, run in two batches then combine in a pitcher.

    Blender running with watermelon.

    Run on medium speed until completely smooth.

    Pour into a pitcher and chill for a few hours. Pour over ice and serve with some mint and lime garnish. A splash of tequila also doesn't hurt.

    Three old fashioned glasses with a watermelon limeade, fresh slices of lime and mint leaves as garnish.

    Hint: Chilling is so important. If the drink is room temp, it will melt the ice quicker and water it down. If it is chilled before serving, not only does it give the salt more time to intensify the flavors, but it keeps it from getting too watered down.

    Variations

    This drink can be made in different ways depending on how you want to serve it. Make a fun cocktail for an adult summer gathering or freeze for a fun summer snack for the kids.

    • Watermelon Margarita - Serve with crushed ice and 1 oz of tequila.
    • Watermelon Limeade Popsicles - Add to a popsicle mold to make a fun summer snack.

    Equipment

    • Blender - If your in the market for a high power blender I highly recommend a BlendTec. It has been my go to for the last 4 years.
    • Citrus Juicer - I use both a press and a juicer. A press is so easy to use but a juicer with an attached measuring cup is nice if needing a certain amount of citrus juice.

    Storage

    This drink will keep in the fridge in an air tight container for 2-3 days. It will start to separate so give it a good mix right before serving.

    It also holds up well to freezing! Add in ice cube trays or into popsicle molds for a fun frozen summer snack.

    Tart pan with three old fashioned glasses filled with watermelon limeade, fresh mint and lime slices.

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    📋Recipe

    Three old fashioned glasses with watermelon limeade, slices of fresh lemons, mint leaves and blueberries.

    Watermelon Limeade

    Author: Kristin
    This fresh watermelon limeade is all summer in a glass. Made with watermelon, mint, lime juice and the best part, ZERO sugar! It's a great way to use all that fresh watermelon and offers a refreshing summer drink for everyone.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 97 kcal

    Equipment

    • Citrus Press
    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 Cups Diced Watermelon - About half a large watermelon
    • ¼ Cup Fresh Lime Juice - about 4-5 limes
    • ¼ Cup Mint Leaves
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Dice up 8 cups of watermelon. It will be about half a large watermelon.
    • In your blender, add the watermelon, mint, and salt and pour in the lime juice. If your blender isn't large enough, run in two batches and combine in a pitcher. 
    • Run on medium speed until completely smooth. 
    • Pour into a pitcher and chill for a few hours. Pour over ice and serve with some mint and lime garnish. 

    Notes

    Hint: Chilling is so important. If the drink is room temp, it will melt the ice quicker and water it down. If it is chilled before serving, not only does it give the salt more time to intensify the flavors but it also keeps it from getting too watered down.
    Variations
    This drink can be made in different ways depending on how you want to serve it. Make a fun cocktail for an adult summer gathering or freeze for a fun summer snack for the kids.
    • Watermelon Margarita - Serve with crushed ice and 1 oz of tequila.
    • Watermelon Limeade Popsicles - Add to a popsicle mold to make a fun summer snack.
    Storage
    This drink will keep in the fridge in an air tight container for 2-3 days. It will start to separate, so give it a good mix right before serving.
    It also holds up well to freezing! Add in ice cube trays or into popsicle molds for a fun frozen summer snack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 295mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1857IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
    Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below.

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    1. Liz Latham

      June 06, 2023 at 6:47 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! And SO easy to make!
      -Liz@HoosierHomemade

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      • Kristin

        June 06, 2023 at 8:45 am

        It's so refreshing! I hope you enjoy it.

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