I’m a little embarrassed to admit how long I’ve had this simple recipe floating around my summer. Landing itself after workouts, for friend-loaded-out-of-state-brunches, and introducing it to tequila before YOU!!
It’s a shame, really.
Not to mention the fact that the weather is already cooling down and we’re all thinking more about sweaters and soup (ahem like me, who’s going to be making one later today) than we are the necessity to cool down IMMEDIATELY.
My timing may be a little off, but you’ll have to accept my sincerest apology. Because all of these reasons aren’t enough to keep my from introducing you to the summer beverage love of my life, – the watermelon strawberry quencher.
Literally a perfect summer drink – this watermelon strawberry quencher is icy cold, refreshing, and sooo mega easy to make.
And has proved itself to be a beverage hero throughout the warmer months.
It got its start, when for some reason I decided in the middle of Seattle’s massive (for us, okay? Don’t judge me!) heat wave, I took up RUNNING. Running, guys! This is kind of a big deal for me.
Because for as long as anyone has known me I have been the professed “I will never be a runner” .. and “it’s just sooo boring” type of gal. But here we are.
And that’s how in the midst of the heat and sweat the crazy in me thought… why not sweat some more?
LOL GOOD IDEA, NYSSA. Until your face is beet red and you can’t stop sweating.
At least not until you discover things like this watermelon strawberry quencher.
Also known as a icy blended beverage lovers dream.
And now, this is the part where I also mention the fact that this quencher is a wonderful cocktail mixer (TEQUILA!).
Let’s just say it’s a real multi-tasker.
Which, I think now is a good time to say that it’s also made with only THREE ingredients!
THREE, Y’ALL! It doesn’t get much simpler than that.
Something your “I just got back from a run and am dyyyying of thirst” or “I’m ready for a tasty cocktail yesterday!” self can tooootally manage.
what three ingredients is this refreshing drink made with?
Take one look at that picture and I think you’ll have a pretty good guess.
- Fresh watermelon
- Frozen strawberries
- Lime juice
There’s the couple freebie extras that I think most recipes are allowed – in this case it’s water (or coconut water if you’re feeling extra fancy), and sea salt.
how to make the watermelon strawberry quencher
I know I say this all the time, but it really could not be simpler.
- Cube about 2 cups of ripe juicy watermelon (the riper the better!)
- Add to a blender with some frozen strawberries, a whole lime – peel removed, water and sea salt.
- BLEND!
That is all. Almost too easy to be fair, really.
But if unfair = icy, watermelon strawberry refreshing goodness, I don’t really don’t care.
So in the spirit of being optimistic, and considering we technically still have ONE WHOLE MONTH of summer left, let’s make the most of it and drink alllll the watermelon strawberry quenchers together, mmk? 🙂
Want more easy blended drink recipes? Check out these favorites!
- Blended citrus juice with ginger and turmeric
- Hibiscus and strawberry slushies
- Bedtime turmeric golden milk bulletproof latte
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Icy Blended Watermelon Strawberry Drink
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 16 oz servings 1x
Description
Ice blended watermelon strawberry drink! The most refreshing watermelon drink you’ve ever had! Made with fresh watermelon, frozen strawberries, and lime juice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of watermelon, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 whole lime, ends trimmed and peel cut away – Like this:
- big pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup cold water or coconut water
Instructions
- Add watermelon, frozen strawberries, lime, sea salt and water to a blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds, until no pieces of frozen strawberry remain.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Andrea says
Bought a watermelon today to make this!!! (And the watermelon chia seed pudding!) Can’t wait to try tmrw morning! Thanks Nyssa!
Nyssa Tanner says
Yayy!! That’s so exciting 🙂 Please let me know how it turns out for you – I would love to know your thoughts! We’re currently working our way through a giant watermelon just making the quenchers. I’ve decided it’s the perfect summer drink! <3
Andrea says
Once again, another simple and amazing recipe!! It went perfectly with our dinner tonight. What a great idea to freeze some for the colder months! Thanks for all the great info about this delicious melon too!
Nyssa Tanner says
Ohh yeah girl! Love that you made this again. It’s one of my favorite summertime drinks ✨
amy says
Just stopping in to say that the photos with this post are DIVINE!!! That heart shaped watermelon is so adorable.
I’ve been making this without the strawberries…lookig forward to the improvement. Thanks for upping my blender game!
Nyssa Tanner says
Yayy! Thanks, Amy! I’m considering stocking my downstairs freezer to the BRIM with watermelon just so I can channel these summer months through the rest of the year ☺️
Laura Tanner says
This is so good! But had to change it just a bit. Didn’t have strawberries but had blackberries & use the watermelon that I had frozen because we weren’t eating it fast enough. Lucky for use there is more watermelon in the freezer. Love you Nyssa
Nyssa Tanner says
Ohh that sounds delicious, Laura! Love that you tried it with blackberries! Love you so much ❤️