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Sparkling Watermelon Lime Slush

Published: Jul 22, 2016 · Modified: Mar 22, 2019 by Marisa Moore·

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Watermelon Slush with Lime and Coconut

This no-sugar-added watermelon slush gets its fizz from a hit of coconut flavored sparkling water. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover watermelon!

Watermelon Slush with Lime and Coconut

If you look up the definition of summer, you’ll probably see a picture of a watermelon. It’s one of the true pleasures of the season. Rich in heart health boosting lycopene, watermelon is an excellent source of vitamins A and C. And despite the sweetness, a cup of watermelon has just 45 calories. Hard to believe but it’s true. This is all good, but if you’re like me, you eat it because it tastes good.

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I tend to buy too much of it and end up with extra. A few years ago in my single girl apartment, in July I started freezing chunks of leftover watermelon. After eating as much as my belly could take right off the rind, I’d make watermelon salad then a frozen dessert (a granita).

Because I can’t let good watermelon go to waste, I cut the watermelon and freeze the cubes. I can use the frozen fruit as ice cubes, but I love to toss them into a blender to make this easy watermelon slush. You can add mint, basil or other flavors to mix it up. This method will also work well for cantaloupe, honeydew, and pineapple.

Before I get to the recipe, can we take a moment to appreciate just how pretty it is? 😍

Watermelon Slush with Lime and Coconut

I made this recipe live on Sharecare’s Facebook and I’ll also discussed why and how to stay hydrated in the dog days of summer! If you’re late to the party, catch the replay in the same spot.

It’s summertime. Say cheers to the weekend with this cool, refreshing drink!

Watermelon Slush with Lime and Coconut

Sparkling Watermelon Lime Slush

Marisa Moore, RDN
This watermelon slush with lime gets its sparkle from a hit of coconut sparkling water.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Course Beverage
Servings 2
Calories 53 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups frozen ripe watermelon cubed
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 1-1½ cups coconut sparkling water (I used a can of coconut LaCroix)

Instructions
 

  • Add the ripe watermelon cubes and lime juice to a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
  • Pour in 1 cup sparkling water. Blend just to combine. Add more sparkling water to reach the desired consistency.
  • Pour. Enjoy!
  • NOTE: I didn’t need any sugar in this recipe because the watermelon I got was very sweet. Feel free to add a little honey or your favorite sweetener if your watermelon is not super sweet.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal
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This Sparkling Watermelon Lime Slush is an update on my original watermelon mint slush. Which one do you prefer?

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Watermelon Slush with Lime and Coconut

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  1. Sunrita

    June 06, 2018 at 10:52 am

    This is surely a summer pleasure! Not sure if I can find sparkling coconut water but how about adding some sparkling orange or peach juice instead?

    Reply
    • Marisa

      June 06, 2018 at 10:55 am

      I used Coconut Flavored Lacroix! I think lime or peach flavor would be delicious in it! I’ve never tried it with orange but I bet it could be a fun combo.

      Reply
  2. Iryna

    June 06, 2018 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    I love that you didn’t add sugar to the slush. Looks so refreshing for summer! I need to make it asap!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      June 06, 2018 at 10:59 am

      When watermelon is that ripe, there’s no need for sugar. It was sweet as candy! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Natanja || Home Baked Bliss

    June 06, 2018 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    This looks incredibly refreshing! Perfect for those hot days we have been having here in Switzerland. Will definitely give this a try!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      June 06, 2018 at 10:59 am

      I didn’t know it got hot in Switzerland. I would love to visit one day.

      Reply
  4. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

    June 06, 2018 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    Totally my kind of summer treat! I love that you freeze the watermelon into cubes — that’s a genius idea!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      June 06, 2018 at 11:00 am

      I keep a stash of melon cubes in the freezer all summer long for slushies or fruit “ice” cubes in water 🙂

      Reply
  5. Gloria

    June 06, 2018 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    I happen to LOVE watermelon. What a great drink for the HOT weather. Love the combination of lime too. This would be great to serve with the weekend brunch.

    Reply
    • Marisa

      June 06, 2018 at 11:01 am

      The lime is a nice flavor contrast. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  6. Hope

    July 29, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    Love this, its soooo refreshing! Can it be done with iced pineapple? what are some other fruits you can use?

    Reply
    • Marisa

      July 29, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      Haven’t tried it with pineapple yet but cantaloupe and honeydew melon both work well! I’d try pineapple but add a bit more liquid to the mix

      Reply
  7. Meiko

    July 28, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Looks so refreshing. Make that next time I come out and add a lil extra fun juice 🙂

    Reply
  8. Farrah

    July 22, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    This is so pretty + would most definitely hit the spot right now! It’s so hot!!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      July 23, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Yes! It’s part of my ATL Summer Survival Kit!!

      Reply

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