As the temperature rises, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing glass of something cool to quench your thirst. And what better way to beat the heat than with a drink that incorporates one of summer’s sweetest stars: watermelon? In this article, we’ll share 20 mouthwatering watermelon cooler recipes that are perfect for hot summer days. From classic combinations like mint and lime to more adventurous pairings like cucumber and ginger, there’s something on this list for every taste bud.
From sparkling drinks to creamy concoctions, our refreshing watermelon coolers will keep you hydrated and satisfied all season long. So grab a glass, get ready to chill out, and let’s dive into the juiciest (pun intended) watermelon cooler recipes around!
Sparkling Watermelon Mint Cooler
Beat the heat with this refreshing summer drink!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon chunks (seedless)
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 lime, cut into wedges
– 2 cups sparkling water
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the watermelon and mint until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any excess pulp and mint leaves.
3. In a large pitcher, mix together the watermelon-mint puree, honey, and lime juice (to taste).
4. Stir in the sparkling water until well combined.
5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve over ice cubes with additional lime wedges, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This drink is ready in no time.
Spicy Watermelon Lime Cooler
Beat the heat with this refreshing Spicy Watermelon Lime Cooler! A perfect blend of sweet and spicy, this drink is sure to quench your thirst.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups watermelon chunks
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (depending on desired level of spiciness)
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the watermelon chunks until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any excess pulp.
3. In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, and honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
4. Add the hot sauce and stir well to combine.
5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None required! Just blend, chill, and serve.
Watermelon Basil Lemonade Cooler
Beat the heat with this refreshing twist on classic lemonade! This unique cooler combines the sweetness of watermelon, the brightness of basil, and the tanginess of lemon in a perfect summer sipper.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon puree
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 2 cups sparkling water
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
– Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine watermelon puree and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
2. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4. Just before serving, add sparkling water and stir gently.
5. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve over ice if desired.
Cooking Time: None needed! This recipe is ready when you are.
Tropical Watermelon Coconut Cooler
Beat the heat with this refreshing drink that combines the sweetness of watermelon and coconut.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon chunks
– 1 cup coconut water
– 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine watermelon chunks, coconut water, and unsweetened shredded coconut. Blend until smooth.
2. Add honey and blend until well combined.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
4. Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes.
5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2-3
This tropical cooler is perfect for hot summer days or anytime you need a refreshing pick-me-up.
Watermelon Cucumber Cooler with Ginger
Beat the heat with this revitalizing drink that combines the sweetness of watermelon, the crunch of cucumber, and the spicy zing of ginger.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
– 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
– 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine watermelon, cucumber, and ginger.
2. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
3. Add honey and lime juice; blend until well combined.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness to your liking.
5. Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing drink is ready in minutes.
Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca
Beat the heat with this refreshing summer drink! Watermelon and strawberry combine to create a sweet and tangy agua fresca perfect for hot days.
Ingredients:
– 3 cups cubed watermelon (seedless)
– 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 cups water
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves or lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth.
2. Add the sliced strawberries to the blender and blend until well combined.
3. In a large pitcher, mix together the sugar and 1 cup of water until dissolved.
4. Add the blended watermelon-strawberry mixture to the pitcher and stir well.
5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Serve the agua fresca over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves or lime wedges, if desired.
Cooking Time: None needed! This recipe is quick and easy to prepare.
Watermelon Pineapple Cooler with Rum
Quench your thirst on a hot summer day with this refreshing twist on the classic cooler. This tropical drink combines the sweetness of watermelon and pineapple with the warmth of rum.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
– 1 cup pineapple chunks
– 1/4 cup dark rum
– 1 cup lemon-lime soda
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine watermelon and pineapple. Blend until smooth.
2. Add the rum and blend until well combined.
3. Fill glasses with ice and pour the cooler mixture over the ice.
4. Top each glass off with lemon-lime soda.
5. Stir gently to combine.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! Just blend and serve.
Watermelon Hibiscus Iced Tea Cooler
Stay cool this summer with this refreshing twist on traditional iced tea! This Watermelon Hibiscus Iced Tea Cooler combines the sweetness of watermelon with the subtle tartness of hibiscus for a unique and rejuvenating drink.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups water
– 1 cup fresh watermelon chunks
– 1 cup brewed hibiscus tea (cooled)
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves or watermelon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the watermelon chunks until smooth.
2. Strain the pureed watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove excess pulp and fibers.
3. Add the cooled hibiscus tea, honey, and stir until dissolved.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves or watermelon slices, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! Just blend, strain, and chill.
Watermelon Blueberry Mint Cooler
Beat the heat with this refreshing summer drink that combines the sweetness of watermelon and blueberries with the cooling flavor of mint.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon chunks
– 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– 2 cups lemon-lime soda
– 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine watermelon chunks, blueberries, and mint leaves.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
4. Add lemon-lime soda and honey (if using). Stir well.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with additional mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (including chilling time)
Watermelon Peach Cooler with Honey
Beat the heat with this sweet and tangy cooler, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients:
– 3 cups cubed watermelon (about 1 small melon)
– 1 ripe peach, diced
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 cup sparkling water
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine watermelon and peach.
2. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
3. Add honey and blend until well combined.
4. Pour in sparkling water and blend until smooth.
5. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
6. Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
7. Serve over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This cooler is ready to serve as soon as it’s chilled.
Watermelon Mango Cooler with Chili Salt Rim
Beat the heat with this refreshing summer drink that combines the sweetness of watermelon and mango with a spicy kick.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
– 1 cup diced fresh mango
– 1/4 cup lime juice
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved)
– 1/2 cup sparkling water
– Chili salt rim mixture (see below)
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the watermelon and mango until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
3. Add lime juice and simple syrup to the juice and stir to combine.
4. Stir in sparkling water.
5. Rim glasses with chili salt rim mixture (see below).
6. Pour the cooler into prepared glasses and serve immediately.
Chili Salt Rim Mixture:
– 1/2 cup kosher salt
– 2 tablespoons chili powder
– 1 tablespoon lime zest
Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip into the chili salt mixture to coat.
Watermelon Kiwi Cooler with Lime Zest
Beat the heat with this refreshing summer drink! This Watermelon Kiwi Cooler with Lime Zest is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, made with juicy watermelon, kiwi, lime zest, and a hint of mint.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
– 1 cup cubed kiwi fruit
– Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
– Zest of 1 lime
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine watermelon, kiwi, lime juice, and lime zest.
2. Blend until smooth, adding ice cubes if desired for a thicker consistency.
3. Stir in the fresh mint leaves.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
5. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: 0 minutes (just blend and serve!)
Watermelon Raspberry Cooler with Sparkling Water
Watermelon Raspberry Cooler with Sparkling Water Recipe
Beat the heat with this refreshing drink that combines sweet and tangy flavors! This Watermelon Raspberry Cooler is perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick pick-me-up on a hot day.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon chunks
– 1 cup fresh raspberries
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup sparkling water
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the watermelon chunks until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess pulp and seeds.
3. In a large pitcher, combine the strained watermelon puree, raspberries, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water.
6. Serve the Watermelon Raspberry Cooler over ice with a sprig of fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (mostly chill time)
Watermelon Lavender Cooler with Honey Syrup
Beat the heat with this refreshing twist on a classic summer drink. This Watermelon Lavender Cooler with Honey Syrup is perfect for warm weather gatherings or just a relaxing afternoon in the sun.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon chunks
– 1/4 cup honey syrup (see below)
– 1 tablespoon lavender extract
– 2 cups sparkling water
– Ice cubes
Honey Syrup:
– 1 cup honey
– 1 cup water
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine watermelon chunks and honey syrup. Blend until smooth.
2. Add lavender extract and blend until well combined.
3. Stir in sparkling water to desired fizziness.
4. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Watermelon Lavender Cooler over the ice.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cooking Time: None! This is a quick and easy drink to prepare.
Watermelon Grapefruit Cooler with Rosemary
A refreshing summer drink that combines the sweetness of watermelon with the tanginess of grapefruit, all infused with the herbaceous flavor of rosemary.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
– 1 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
– 1/4 cup honey syrup (1:1 honey and water, dissolved)
– 1/4 cup sparkling water
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the watermelon until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess pulp and fibers.
3. In a large pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice, honey syrup, and watermelon puree. Stir until well combined.
4. Add the sparkling water and stir gently.
5. Garnish with rosemary leaves and serve over ice.
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6 people
Watermelon Pomegranate Cooler with Lime
Beat the heat with this refreshing twist on traditional watermelon juice! This cooler combines sweet watermelon, tart pomegranate, and a squeeze of lime for a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• Ice cubes
• Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine watermelon, pomegranate juice, and lime juice.
2. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
3. Taste and add honey if desired for sweetness.
4. Fill glasses with ice and pour in the cooler mixture.
5. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in minutes.
Enjoy your Watermelon Pomegranate Cooler with Lime!
Watermelon Vanilla Cooler with Coconut Milk
Beat the heat with this revitalizing drink that combines the sweetness of watermelon and vanilla with the creaminess of coconut milk.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
– 1/2 cup vanilla extract
– 1 cup coconut milk
– 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine watermelon, vanilla extract, and coconut milk.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
3. Taste and add honey if desired for extra sweetness.
4. Pour into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Watermelon Orange Blossom Cooler
This refreshing summer drink combines the sweetness of watermelon with the tanginess of orange, perfect for hot days or outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 small melon)
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
• 1/4 cup sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the watermelon until smooth.
2. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove excess pulp and fibers.
3. Add the orange juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
4. Fill glasses with ice and pour the cooler over the ice.
5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
Watermelon Lemon Balm Cooler with Agave
Beat the heat with this revitalizing cooler, perfect for a summer’s day.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon chunks
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1/4 cup agave nectar
– 1/4 cup water
– 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm leaves
– Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine watermelon chunks, lemon juice, and agave nectar.
2. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
3. Add water and blend until well combined.
4. Stir in dried lemon balm leaves.
5. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness to your liking.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
7. Serve over ice, garnished with a sprig of fresh lemon balm if desired.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (including blending and chilling time)
Enjoy your refreshing Watermelon Lemon Balm Cooler with Agave!
Watermelon Ginger Beer Cooler with Mint
Beat the heat with this refreshing summer drink! This Watermelon Ginger Beer Cooler is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, featuring the unique combination of watermelon, ginger beer, and mint.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
– 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
– 1 bottle ginger beer (chilled)
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon cubes and mint leaves.
2. Add the chilled ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
3. Squeeze in the lime juice and stir again.
4. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Watermelon Ginger Beer Cooler over the ice.
5. Stir gently and garnish with additional mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes (prep time only)
Servings: 4-6
Enjoy your cooling summer treat!
Summary
Beat the summer heat with these 20 refreshing watermelon cooler recipes! From classic combinations like sparkling watermelon mint and spicy watermelon lime, to unique twists like watermelon basil lemonade and watermelon mango with chili salt rim, there’s a recipe for everyone. Discover how to incorporate watermelon into your favorite drinks, from iced tea to agua fresca, and add a splash of flavor with ingredients like cucumber, strawberry, and ginger. Whether you’re looking for a light and fruity refresher or a boozy treat, these recipes are sure to quench your thirst and keep you cool all summer long.
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