Watermelon Lime Coolers – these light and refreshing coolers are perfect for anytime you’d like some bright and cheerful refreshment.
Ready for Warmer Weather and Refreshing Beverages
I am so ready for the warmer weather and being able to relax outside on my deck with a refreshing beverage, such as these delicious Watermelon Lime Coolers. Even though we are in the third week of spring, I’m going to have to wait to do so, as the warmer weather has yet to arrive here in Massachusetts.
On Monday, we had a snow storm, followed by two days of frigid cold temperatures. And today, it is pouring rain. So, though I’m going to have to wait to sit outside, I can still enjoy one of these bright and cheerful Watermelon Lime Coolers. The delicious taste of watermelon immediately makes me think of summer, no matter what the weather is doing outside.
My three kids all love watermelon. Watermelon is, of course, at it’s best during the summer when it is available locally. However, off season, I do occasionally purchase one of those mini size personal watermelons, which are available year round. The smaller watermelons are usually seedless, but sometimes they do have some small edible seeds. The personal watermelon, that I picked up last week, contained many more seeds than usual. My kids won’t eat the seeds and there were just too many to pick out.
How to Make Watermelon Lime Cookers
So, I decided to puree the watermelon and use it to make a drink. I also had some fresh limes on hand so I decided to make Watermelon Lime Coolers.
First, I pureed the watermelon chunks in a blender and strained the puree through some cheese cloth, discarding the seeds and solids. I added the strained puree along with some fresh lime juice to some glasses and stirred to combine. I then added ice to the glasses and topped them off with lime seltzer. I garnished each glass with a slice of lime and added a {affiliate link} pretty paper straw.
The resulting Watermelon Lime Coolers are so delicious and refreshing, the subtle tartness from the lime complements the sweetness from the melon nicely.
These light and refreshing, sweet and slightly tart Watermelon Lime Coolers are perfect for warm weather entertaining or anytime you’d like a little sip of summer.
What is your favorite warm weather drink? Please let me know in the comments below!
Watermelon Lime Coolers
Notes
This recipe can be doubled or tripled and made in a pitcher.
Ingredients
- 2 Ā½ ā 3 cups watermelon chunks
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ice
- 8 ā 12 oz lime seltzer
- lime slices for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add watermelon chunks to a blender and puree. Strain the puree through a cheesecloth and discard seeds and solids. You should be left with about 1 cup watermelon puree.
- Pour the puree into two glasses, dividing evenly.
- Add 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to each glass and stir to combine.
- Fill glasses about three quarters the way full with ice.
- Pour lime seltzer into glasses until full.
- Garnish each glass with a lime slice, if desired.
I have been craving watermelon so bad lately! I already have the lime seltzer water, just need to buy the fruit!
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Your watermelon lime cooler looks delicious, Joy. Perfect for spring or summer. I might add a shot of rum to mine, too. š Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for partying with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Love the color of this drink…looks delicious and refreshing!
Such a nice way to cool down on spring as I heard ours will be warmer than usual =)
Thanks for linking up and sorry that I only commented back now. A bit busy in the homefront.
Our summer is hot and HUMID, so this would be THE drink. Super refreshing and we all love watermelon š
Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!
These looks so refreshing. Perfect for a hot summers day!
This is on the top of my to-make summer drinks! So pretty! So fresh! Can’t wait to try it.
I saw a watermelon flavored drink for sale the other day and thought how unappealing that particular one sounded. Your recipe, though, sounds wonderful. And the photos are very tempting.
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This looks so refreshing! I would love to make these when it gets a little warmer here. Can you believe that it was snowing this morning??
I could do with one now they look sooo refreshing heheh!
Have melontastic week š
These look lovely and so refreshing! We’re still waiting for warmer weather here in Toronto too (yes, we also had snow last week!) but I think sipping these would make us feel a lot better about this crazy spring we’re having. My fave warm weather drink? Margaritas! (More tequila, less margarita lol)
Thanks! I love margaritas too and let’s hope the warmer weather is on its way for us both!
I LOVE THIS RECIPE!!! And what a fun “mocktail” this would make for the non drinkers at any BBQ this summer! I can’t wait to give it a try!
It’s not warm yet here either but I will have to try this recipe š
I am so ready for sunshine and warmer days! These juicy coolers have all the bright color and smashing flavor i crave, brqvo!
These are so cheerful and fun! I know a lot of people suffering through the crazy “spring” weather across the country, but here in Phoenix, it’s warming up fast! Perfect drink to get us through the summer! Love the added lime!
You are so lucky you have warm weather – it’s pretty miserable here right now. Although I wouldn’t let that stop me from trying this refreshing cooler. My favourite warm weather drink changes all the time! Last Summer was obsessed with aloe vera drinks.
Hi Sarah, we don’t have the warm weather here quite yet, I just couldn’t resist making a beverage that made me think of summer š I’ve never had an aloe vera drink, I’ll have to look into it, sounds great!
Looks so good!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Beautiful! I agree – a little splash of vodka would be a delicious addition. š Here’s to warmer weather soon! We had the same cold snap in Iowa. š
I love spring and summer for allowing me drinking these delicious beverages! So refreshing and cool!
I’m so glad we’re getting into this time of year again!! These look so light and refreshing. Definitely saving. Thanks.
Flip-flops, shorts and a nice big glass of watermelon-line coolers sounds like a perfect start to the summer season! Watermelon is super hydrating too. Beautiful drink, Joy!
This looks like a refreshing drink for summer. We juice a few times a week and the kids really like watermelon and juice without the seltzer. They would like the bubbles in your recipe. We’ll have to try it when watermelons are available again.
These watermelon lime coolers look so super refreshing! I would love to have one right now!:):)
These look so deliciously refreshing – I can’ wait to have watermelon again!
Oh, these I want to cheer to the weekend with. THey look great!
Thanks, they are really good, cheers!
I think I might have to make this soon….maybe with a little bit of vodka ……;) You are making me crave summer!
Ooh, this would be great with some vodka, I had that same thought and will have to try that next time!