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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies, Juices & Drinks

    Sparkling Watermelon Juice with Lime

    Published: Jul 16, 2013 · Modified: Jul 6, 2022 by Sally Cameron · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    While water is the ultimate hydrator, many people turn to ice tea, soda, sugary bottled drinks with artificial colors or sugary lemonade in hot summer months. Instead, try this refreshing watermelon juice with lime. No added sugar needed.

    watermelon lime juice.
    Summer watermelon lime juice outside with a serving tray, pitcher and glasses with lime garnish.

    A few weeks ago when we shot the post for watermelon and goat cheese appetizers, I ended up with a lot of leftover watermelon. Not wanting to waste it, I pureed it in my blender, strained out the pulp and added a little fresh squeezed lime juice. We took it to a family party and everyone loved it, so I thought I’d share this simple idea with you.

    Jump to:
    • Watermelon Nutrition
    • Instructions
    • How to Cut Up a Watermelon
    • Serving
    • Option: Make Watermelon Popsicles!
    • 📖 Recipe
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    Watermelon Nutrition

    More than just a sweet summer treat, watermelon is full of vitamins A, C and B6, potassium and amino acids. But possibly the best benefit from watermelon is a phytonutrient called lycopene. Lycopene provides cardiovascular, bone health, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

    Other good sources of lycopene are tomatoes, pink grapefruit and guava. And because watermelon is approximately 92% water, it’s very hydrating.

    While it is always more healthy to eat the whole fruit with the pulp versus the juice, watermelon and lime juice is a nice summer treat.

    watermelon lime juice
    Glasses full of watermelon lime juice.

    Instructions

    Cut the watermelon into quarters or manageable size pieces. Scoop out the flesh, discard the rind. Place the flesh into a blender and puree, then pour into a strainer. Discard the pulp.

    Pour the juice into a pitcher, then add the lime juice and sparkling water.

    How to Cut Up a Watermelon

    If you need help on how to choose and cut up a watermelon, read this post with helpful photographs.

     For the highest health benefits, be sure to choose a fully ripe watermelon.

    Serving

    Serve well chilled with lime wedges or slices on the rim. Fresh mint is a nice options too.

    Option: Make Watermelon Popsicles!

    Another idea -  pour the watermelon-lime juice into popsicle molds and freeze for dessert.

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    watermelon lime juice

    Sparkling Watermelon and Lime Juice

    Sally Cameron
    Watermelon juice mixed with lime and sparkling water make for a refreshing way to beat summer heat. Float a few lime slices in it for garnish.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Juices
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 117 kcal

    Equipment

    • blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pounds seedless watermelon mini size or ½ a larger
    • 1 cup of fresh squeezed lime juice 250 ml
    • Sparkling water or sparkling mineral water as you prefer

    Instructions
     

    • Wash watermelon well, then cut into slices and remove the rind. Cut out the pink flesh and puree in a blender. Pour through a fine strainer. Discard the pulp, add lime juice and sparkling water as desired. Serve cold.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1966IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says

      July 16, 2013 at 10:48 pm

      This is just gorgeous. Makes me want to go buy a watermelon. Your watermelon with goat cheese was one of the most beautiful appetizers I have ever seen.

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