This refreshing Watermelon Juice is light, hydrating, and just the thing for hot summer days. Blended fresh watermelon gets a zesty boost from lemon and lime juice, with the option to sweeten to taste. Served over ice cubes, it’s a fruity beverage that’s as easy as it is satisfying — no juicer needed.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, packing a picnic, or looking for a naturally sweet drink for the kids, this recipe is a quick and delicious way to use up extra watermelon. For a fun twist, top it off with club soda or use it as a mixer in summer cocktails.
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- Why You Will Love This Fresh Watermelon Juice
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Watermelon Juice
- More Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store Fresh Watermelon Juice
- What to Serve with Fresh Watermelon Juice
- Top Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions About Fresh Watermelon Juice
- More Recipes You Will Love
- How to Make Watermelon Juice Recipe
While we love mixing up cocktails (and this juice is a great base for them), we also love making large batch drinks that can be enjoyed alcohol free! You may also want to try our Strawberry Lemonade or Hot Chocolate made in a Crockpot. Or a couple small batch recipes like our Caramel Mocha Coffee or Pink Hot Chocolate.
Why You Will Love This Fresh Watermelon Juice
- No Added Sugar Required: Naturally sweet and hydrating, especially with ripe watermelon.
- Simple Ingredients: Just a few fresh, everyday items — no fancy equipment.
- Customizable: Adjust the tartness or sweetness to your liking.
- Kid-Friendly: A fun way to keep little ones cool and hydrated; they may even want to help make it!
- Versatile: Serve as-is or spike it for an adults-only version.
Ingredients
With just a quick trip to the grocery store, you will be ready to make this simple recipe.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Seedless Watermelon: Juicy and refreshing, it forms the base of the drink.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Adds a bright, citrusy punch to balance sweetness.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Brings tang and enhances the watermelon flavor.
- Water: Helps dilute if your watermelon is extra sweet.
- Simple Syrup (Optional): Adds sweetness, only if needed.
For this easy recipe, you'll want to have on hand a blender (I love my Blendtec, it has been going strong since 2013), strainer, measuring cups and spoons and large pitcher.
Substitutions and Variations
Love this recipe but want to make it your own? Here are some helpful ideas to mix it up differently! (See what I did there)
- Minty Watermelon Juice: Add a few mint leaves to the blender for a fresh herbal twist.
- Spicy Kick: Stir in a pinch of chili salt or Tajín for a Mexican-inspired version. You might also love our Mexican Candy Shot if you like a spicy watermelon combo.
- Frozen Version: Blend with ice instead of water for a slushie-style treat.
- Cucumber Twist: Add a handful of cucumber slices for an extra cooling flavor.
- Boozy Option: Mix with vodka, tequila, or rum for a summer cocktail.
How to Make Watermelon Juice
Check out how simple it is to make this recipe.
In batches, add watermelon to a blender and run until smooth.
Strain into a large pitcher. Alternatively, strain into large spouted measuring cup first, then strain a second time directly into your serving pitcher.
Depending on the natural sweetness of your watermelon add any water needed. Then add lemon and lime juice and stir well with big spoon.
Taste and add simple syrup (or granulated sugar) if desired. Stir again.
Serve immediately into a glass full of ice or store in the fridge until needed.
If you like a fizzy drink, top with club soda.
Hint: While it is optional, we recommend double straining for an extra smooth texture.
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How to Store Fresh Watermelon Juice
Here are some ways to store this fresh watermelon juice.
- Refrigerator: Store leftover watermelon juice in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Give it a good stir before serving, as natural separation may occur.
- Freezer: Pour into a freezer-safe container or ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or drop frozen cubes directly into sparkling water or cocktails.
- Make Ahead: You can make watermelon juice up to 1 day in advance for the best taste and freshness. Just keep it chilled in the fridge and give it a stir before pouring.
What to Serve with Fresh Watermelon Juice
- Party-Sized Desserts: Chocolate cake mix cookies, red, white and blue cookies, lemon blueberry dump cake, vanilla cake mix cookies, chocolate chip brownie bars, carrot sheet cake, strawberry rhubarb dump cake, red, white and blue dump cake.
- Watermelon Cocktails: Watermelon vodka cocktail, watermelon sour, watermelon sangria, watermelon Moscow Mule, watermelon mojito, watermelon basil margarita.
- Appetizers & Finger Foods: Slow cooker Buffalo chicken wing dip, mini cheese balls, guacamole and chips, air fryer bacon wrapped sausages.
Top Tips
Here are some of our best tips to help you make the best watermelon juice, every time.
- Choose a Ripe Watermelon: The juicier and sweeter the watermelon, the better the flavor.
- Taste Before Sweetening: Watermelons can vary in their sweetness, so you may not need added sugar.
- Chill your Fruit: Cold watermelon blends into an instantly refreshing drink; chop your watermelon and place it in the fridge first if you have extra time.
- Don’t Skip the Citrus: The lime juice and lemon juice add depth and balance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fresh Watermelon Juice
Do you have questions about making our fresh watermelon juice?
Yes, it makes the blending and straining process much easier and smoother. But if all you have available has seeds you can pulse instead of just running the blender to keep them more intact, and then strain them out.
Fresh is best for flavor, but bottled works in a pinch.
Nope! A blender and a big spoon for stirring are all you need.
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How to Make Watermelon Juice Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Strainer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Pitcher
Ingredients
- 8-10 cups seedless watermelon chunks
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- water as needed
- simple syrup optional
Instructions
- In batches, add watermelon to a blender and run until smooth.
- Strain into a large pitcher. Alternatively, strain into large spouted measuring cup first, then strain a second time directly into your serving pitcher.
- Depending on the natural sweetness of your watermelon add any water needed. Then add lemon and lime juice and stir well with big spoon.
- Taste and add simple syrup (or granulated sugar) if desired. Stir again.
- Serve immediately into a glass full of ice or store in the fridge until needed.
Notes
- While it is optional, we recommend double straining for an extra smooth texture.
- The juicier and sweeter the watermelon, the better the flavor.
- Watermelons can vary in their sweetness, so you may not need added sugar.
- Cold watermelon blends into an instantly refreshing drink; chop your watermelon and place it in the fridge first if you have extra time.
- The lime juice and lemon juice add depth and balance.
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Abi says
Love refreshing juices like this! BEST Summer Drink to enjoy 🙂
Eva Filer says
Yay, happy you enjoy it too! Thanks for the review.
Stephanie says
I love the touch of lemon juice in this watermelon juice. It’s so refreshing.
Eva Filer says
So glad you like it-- this is a repeat recipe over here. Perfect for pool days!
Eva Filer says
I love how simple this juice is to make. It is so refreshing and we sweeten them by the glass so everyone can choose their preference.