The summer has been brutal this past few months. I have been keeping the ice trays in my freezer full at all times. From iced coffee to dunking a whole tray of ice cubes in a jug of water to sip on while working, keeping the heat at bay has been a full time job. Aside from all the ice cubes, I have also been drinking far more liquids in the form of juices. While I have quite a few favorites, I recently made some deliciously refreshing watermelon limeade and I cannot get enough of it.
When I tell you I made a whole jug that is still in the fridge, I wish I was lying. I chose to use sparkling water instead of regular water because I love a fizz. However, you are free to use plain water or even crushed ice cubes if you want more of slushy experience.
I decided to spice things up a bit and rimmed my glasses with salt and cayenne. It added a delectable kick and definitely worked beautifully with the zesty lime and sweet watermelon flavors. You can also add some cayenne to the drink if you want even more of a spicy kick.
This Watermelon Limeade Recipe Will Save You This Summer
- Super super refreshing
- Takes less than 5 minutes to prepare
- Versatile recipe to use for drinks, slushies or even popsicles
- All you need is a blender!
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I did not bother removing the seeds before blending the watermelon pieces. That was mostly because it would have been quite time consuming. But, I also found that the crushed seeds added a very slight nutty flavor to the drink that I quite preferred. If you are not a fan, you can always de-seed or opt for seedless watermelons.
Let us jump right in and see what all the hype is about!
Virgin Sparkling Watermelon Limeade
2
servings5
minutesThe perfect recipe for a refreshing watermelon limeade to bring together the finest flavors of summer.
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Ingredients
4-5 cups fresh watermelon
200ml sparkling water
1 fresh lime (juiced)
ice cubes as needed
pinch of salt
OPTIONAL: cayenne & salt mix for the glass rims
OPTIONAL: lime slices or wedges
Directions
- Add our fresh watermelon, sparkling water (or plain water) and lime juice to a blender.
- Blend for about a minute until well combined and smooth. You do not have to remove the seeds before pulsing since we will strain the juice before serving.
- Rim your glasses with a simple mix of cayenne pepper and salt. Make sure to wet the edges of your glasses with a lime wedge first.
- Strain your juice to get rid of the seeds and any lumps.
- Pour out your juice in our glasses and add a wedge of lime for extra flair. You can add ice cubes as desired or chill your juice before serving instead.
