Watermelon Cucumber Juice

Looking for a refreshing drink that takes just a few minutes to make? This watermelon cucumber juice is easy to make in a blender and so tasty!

Are you a drink person? Alex and I are on a constant quest to find interesting drinks that are healthy alternatives to soda. We found that adding fruit to water brings a subtle flavor that’s ultra refreshing! So have a few fruit infused water recipes that are perfect for entertaining or just everyday use.

Now that it’s summer, we’ve found a really easy way to make a “fancy” drink that’s ultra refreshing and healthy: watermelon cucumber juice! It takes minutes to make and garnished with a little watermelon wedge, it looks beautiful too. And something about the cucumber brings in a spa-like, relaxing vibe. Ready to get started?

More juices? Try Carrot Juice, Celery Juice, Cucumber Juice, and more juicing recipes.

How to make watermelon cucumber juice

You don’t need a juicer to make watermelon cucumber juice: just a simple blender and a fine mesh strainer! The concept is that you blend up the watermelon and cucumber, then strain out any of the particulate (watermelon seeds, cucumber skin) with a strainer. What comes out is a seriously refreshing juice that looks beautiful too!

For some reason, cucumber in drinks makes me think of a spa: or at least something ultra relaxing. Anyone else? I must have only had cucumber water in intensely relaxing situations: but something about it gives it a relaxing vibe! Combine this with sweet watermelon, and it’s a perfect match for a hydrating summer drink.

Here’s how to make watermelon cucumber juice:

• Chill the watermelon. (You can add ice to the ice, but this can water it down so we recommend storing it chilled until you’re ready to make the juce.)
• Chop the watermelon into cubes. Chop the cucumber into rough slices.
• Blend the watermelon and cucumber until it becomes liquid. Use the ratio of 1 part cucumber to 8 parts watermelon (we used 4 cups watermelon and ½ cup cucumber).
• Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container.
• If you’d like, make little watermelon wedge and cucumber slice garnishes. Enjoy!

What is the nutrition of watermelon?

Another reason to drink watermelon cucumber juice? Watermelon is very healthy! Here are a few of the benefits of drinking your watermelon — it is (source):

• High in lycopene, an antioxidant. Studies show lycopene could help curb your risk of cancer and diabetes as part of a healthy lifestyle. Watermelon has more lycopene than any other veggie!
• High in vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium.
• Hydrating and full of water
• Very low calorie food and naturally sweet.

So why not drink watermelon cucumber juice? It’s a fun way to add a unique spin to your everyday water drinking habit. Did we convince you yet? Let us know if you make this recipe in the comments below! We’d love to hear if you enjoy it as much as we do.

Looking for more watermelon recipes?

Outside of this watermelon cucumber juice, here are a few of our favorite watermelon recipes with this hydrating, juicy fruit!

• Watermelon Skewers
• Watermelon Water
• Pickled Watermelon Rind
• Watermelon Salad with Feta & Cucumber
• Gazpacho with Watermelon
• Watermelon Juice
• Watermelon Smoothie
• Gin & Watermelon Cocktail
• Watermelon Mule
• Watermelon Vodka Drink
• Watermelon Drink Ideas

This watermelon cucumber juice is…

Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, refined sugar free, and naturally sweet.

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A few more healthy drink recipes

Are you looking for more healthy soda alternatives? Or looking to kick your La Croix habit like we are? Here are a few more healthy drink recipes that we love:

• Perfect Strawberry Smoothie
• Banana Smoothie
• Homemade Cold Brew
• Lemon Water, Mint Water or Cucumber Lemon Water
• Matcha Smoothie
• Sparkling Blood Orange Rosemary Water
• Pomegranate Spritzer