This cucumber watermelon cooler uses fresh fruit and no sugar added for a drink that is healthy and refreshing! This tasty summer drink is topped with sparkling water.
In summer, there's nothing better than a cold drink. Something refreshing and delicious. And it just so happens that watermelon is REALLY refreshing.
Pair the watermelon with the delicious, spa-like vibes of cucumber? A match made in heaven. It's like a fancy watermelon cucumber agua fresca. But with a bit of bubbly in the form of sparkling water.
One of the great things about this watermelon cucumber drink is that there is no sugar added! It just uses fresh fruit (and sparkling water).
The watermelon cucumber cooler is delicious as is, but you can always add a splash of your favorite alcohol as well.
Ingredients:
- Watermelon cubes - Try to get a seedless watermelon, then cut into cubes. If you can, freeze or refrigerate so they are cold before you make the drink with them. This keeps you from having to serve over ice!
- Cucumber - You'll need part of a cucumber for this, peeled and cubed. Don't leave the peel on, as that will make for a weird texture in your cooler.
- Salt - A slight sprinkling of salt helps bring out the flavors.
- Sparkling water - Sparkling water tops of the drink to make it extra-refreshing. You can use club soda or just plain sparkling soda like La Croix, Waterloo, Topo-chico, or any other sparkling water you prefer. Just make sure it doesn't have any added sugar!
Customization ideas
This recipe is delicious as is, but if you want to customize your watermelon cucumber cooler, here are some ideas!
Add another fruit! Toss a few strawberries or raspberries in the blender too. Just not too many, as you don't want the drink to become too thick like a smoothie.
You could also add some freshly squeezed lime juice to the watermelon and cucumber. Lime pairs wonderfully with both of those.
And you can add a splash of alcohol! Rum, vodka, gin, and tequila all pair nicely with the watermelon and cucumber.
Recipe tips
- Try to find a seedless watermelon if you can. You don't want to have to try to remove the black seeds before blending.
- Peel your cucumber. This helps the drink remain smooth and refreshing.
- To help your drink be even cooler on those hot days, chill your cucumber and watermelon a bit before blending, and make sure your sparkling water is cold.
How to make the cucumber watermelon cooler
This sugar-free watermelon cucumber drink is so easy to make! I especially like to use watermelon cubes I have leftover in the fridge from cutting up a giant watermelon.
Once you have the cubes, just throw the cubed watermelon, some peeled and cubed cucumber and a sprinkle of salt in the blender and blend until smooth.
Pour over ice cubes (if needed), top with sparkling water and enjoy! (This is the blender I have, and I LOVE it.)
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No Sugar Watermelon Cucumber Cooler
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon cold or frozen if possible
- ⅓ cup cucumber peeled and cubed
- sprinkle of salt
- sparkling water
Instructions
- Add the watermelon, cucumber, and a sprinkle of salt to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add a few ice cubes to a glass, and pour the watermelon-cucumber mixture over the ice. Top with sparkling water.
Notes
- Try to find a seedless watermelon if you can. You don't want to have to try to remove the black seeds before blending.
- Peel your cucumber. This helps the drink remain smooth and refreshing.
- To help your drink be even cooler on those hot days, chill your cucumber and watermelon a bit before blending, and make sure your sparkling water is cold.
Nutrition
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Anita
So refreshing! I've done one similar that has basil and without cucumber. I want to try this watermelon cucumber combo!