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Fresh Watermelon Juice Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Several glasses of fresh watermelon juice served on ice.
Need to cool down on a hot summer day? Make this fresh watermelon juice recipe. It's so refreshing, easy to make, and naturally sweet (no added sugar needed).
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 medium watermelon
  • squeeze of fresh lime juice optional
  • ice cubes for serving

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, cut the watermelon into cubes and discard the rind. Add the cut watermelon to the base of your blender along with lemon or lime juice (optional). Blend until smooth.
  • Strain the juice to remove the pulp. You can either do this by placing several layers of cheesecloth over a large bowl and squeezing out as much of the liquid as you can or by pouring the juice through a fine mesh strainer.
  • Store in a tightly sealed mason jar or airtight container in the fridge until ready to consume. It'll naturally separate the longer it sits, so just shake or stir before serving. Best served cold or over ice.

Notes

Food waste tip: This homemade watermelon juice will work with both good watermelon and "bad watermelon" that taste bland or have a mushy texture. As long as it doesn't have dark soft spots or is slimy, making this refreshing summer drink is a great way to reduce unnecessary food waste.
You don't need to use a seedless watermelon. While you can, it doesn't matter because the watermelon seeds will get strained out anyway.
No blender? You can also use a food processor but don't fill it too full.
VARIATIONS:
Fizzy drink - add sparkling water (or kombucha) and ice.
Cucumber - add sliced cucumbers to the blender for an even more refreshing twist.
Strawberry - add in fresh sliced strawberries or blend them up with the watermelon before straining.
Basil watermelon drink - add basil simple syrup, sparkling water (or alcohol if desired), lemon juice, and ice
Coconut water - make this fruit juice even healthier and more hydrating by adding coconut water, a natural electrolyte.
Add herbs - such as basil or fresh mint.