Watermelon Cucumber Drink

Why You Must Try This Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

A cucumber watermelon cooler is a fantastically refreshing drink perfect for hot days. It’s easy to make and packed with natural flavors. Here’s why you should give this delicious cooler a try:

Refreshing Taste. The combination of cucumber and watermelon creates a lovely, light and refreshing flavor that’s perfect for cooling down on a hot day.

Hydrating Ingredients. Both cucumber and watermelon have high water content, making this drink a really great way to stay hydrated.

Easy to Make. The recipe is simple and requires minimal ingredients, so you can whip it up quickly and effortlessly. Yay!

Nutrient-Rich. Cucumbers are rich in vitamins and minerals, while watermelon provides antioxidants and vitamins A and C, adding a nutrition-packed boost to your day.

Low-Calorie Option. This drink is naturally low in calories, making it a guilt-free choice for those watching their calorie intake. It’s also fantastic for helping to feel more hydrated, without the fullness of a snack or mini-meal.

Versatile Recipe. You can easily customize the drink with additional flavors like mint or lime, making it a versatile and adaptable recipe for lots of different tastes.

Key Ingredients

Why do we desire more drinks in the warmer months? It’s mostly because we lose a lot of moisture through our pores and get dehydrated more quickly. One way that we can counteract dehydration is to drink (and eat) more foods with a higher water content.

Both watermelon and cucumber are two fruits with the highest percentage of water and it’s what makes this drink so refreshing. They’re also both low in calories. You’re able to replenish not only the liquid that you’ve lost but also add some extra vital vitamins and minerals as well. Here’s what you need:

Watermelon – Adds a sweet and juicy taste that pairs perfectly with cucumber. The high water content also helps keep you hydrated. Swap with cantaloupe for a similar sweetness and juiciness or honeydew melon for another hydrating option with a milder flavor. Both of these substitutions might need a little bit of straining for a thinner consistency.

Cucumber – Provides a crisp and cool taste that pairs well with the sweetness of watermelon. Since cucumbers contain a lot of water, this ingredient truly enhances the drink’s hydrating properties. Substitute with zucchini for a similar mild, refreshing flavor. Or, go out on a limb and use celery for a hint of green freshness, though with a slightly different taste.

Lemon – Lends a tangy brightness that balances the sweetness of the watermelon. This handy little citrus fruit can be swapped with lime for a similar tartness or even grapefruit, if you’re looking for a completely different taste.

Ice – Keeps the drink cold and refreshing, especially on hot days. The ice slightly dilutes the drink, which can balance out strong flavors. Swap with frozen fruit to chill the drink while adding extra flavor. Choose chilled sparkling water for an added fizzy element.

How to Serve Up Your Watermelon Cucumber Drink

Although there’s not much to do once your beverage is blended, there are a few simple ways to serve it up in a special way. Use your imagination!

Garnishes Galore – There’s no end of options for extras to add to your beautiful beverage. Watermelon wedges, cucumber circles, and, especially, edible flowers can make a mouthful more magical.

Sensational Straws – Another way to make your cooler a little special is to add a fancy straw to your glass. Stainless steel, bamboo, or even glass would be good. Though, colorful paper straws are the most fun. Feel free to experiment with one or two different types when serving.

Glamorous Glassware – Go for the gold when you’re featuring this fruit cooler. Use your most attractive, unique, and out-of-the-ordinary glasses to add extra prettiness to the presentation.

Be Kind to the Rind – If you’re able to cut your watermelon in half neatly and scoop out the fruit with flair, save the rinds for serving. Smooth out the interior edges with a larger spoon or knife and, when ready to serve, pour the cooler right into the rind. A festive umbrella would also be a fun addition.

Substitute New Fruit – Additional fruits with a high water content include: honeydew, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit, and peaches. For veggies, try leaves of lettuce! Try mixing one or two of these together for additional flavor combinations, such as watermelon/strawberry, honeydew/cucumber, peach/romaine, or cantaloupe/grapefruit.

Recipe FAQs

How do I store any leftover cucumber watermelon drink?

If you’re lucky enough to have any liquid left (and I highly doubt you will!), it’s best poured into a covered glass bottle or mason jar and refrigerated. It will be okay for about a day, but any longer than that and it will soon start to sour. Fresh is always best.

Can I freeze this watermelon and cucumber beverage?

You sure can! Pour any leftover cooler in ice cube trays and keep in the freezer. They make a wonderful addition to clear beverages in the summertime, such as seltzer, tonic water, and club soda. The watermelon cucumber cooler cubes can be counted on for about three months stored this way. Super pretty and delicious, too!

If I’m sensitive to watermelon, what can I use instead?

You can use any high-water content fruit that you like. Refreshing options include oranges, strawberries, grapes (with skins removed or strained out), honeydew, or cantaloupe.

Michelle Cehn blending the Watermelon Cucumber drink.

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