How to Make Watermelon Juice

Here is an easy way to stay hydrated, and the kids will love it, too! Step-by-step instructions on how to make watermelon juice.

I don’t know about you, but we consume massive quantities of watermelon during the summer months. I love that it is so kid-friendly and easy to share with friends. It is also packed with water, so it keeps us all hydrated while we are sweating it out in the heat.

August 3rd is National Drink Watermelon Day and I am going to share with you my family’s favorite way to beat the heat.

I have been using watermelon juice in cocktails (like my watermelon shooters with olive oil). My kids started getting upset because the pitcher of watermelon juice in the fridge was typically spike with vodka – oops!

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Step-by-step directions

1. Cut the watermelon. You need to cut your watermelon into 1-inch chunks. This watermelon knife is super handy in slicing up watermelon FAST. The holes on the knife keep it from sticking to the melon while cutting it.
2. Add to blender. Stuff your watermelon chunks into a blender – and I mean STUFF IT. Don’t be shy. Shove those pieces way down. Because when you start blending, you want it to purée quickly. Add a little water if you have troubles.
3. Blend until smooth.Turn the blender on high and go, Go, GO! Blend until all of the chunks and pieces are puréed and your mixture is smooth.
4. Strain it. Pass your purée through a fine mesh strainer and use a rubber spatula to press everything through. Now, if you like it thick and your watermelon is seedless, you can slurp it up at this stage. But I like to strain out the seeds and pulp for a more juice-like consistency. This step is necessary for picky kids who don’t like the pulp.
5. Chill. I usually don’t serve my watermelon juice until it has been refrigerated for a few hours. We like it nice and cold. After you pour it in a pitcher, make sure you seal the top with a lid or plastic wrap. It should be cold after 3 hours in the refrigerator.

Recipe tips and FAQs

For me, an 10.5-pound seedless watermelon will produce about 3-quarts of juice, once strained. You can serve the juice as is or freeze them in Dixie Cups or popsicle molds to make fruity popsicles. Either way, your family will hydrate and love every minute of it.

Got extra juice? Make some homemade watermelon jelly with it! Another way to enjoy watermelon during the hot summer is with my watermelon granita.

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How to Make Watermelon Juice

Laura Bashar | Family Spice

Here is an easy way to stay hydrated, and the kids will love it, too! Step-by-step instructions on how to make watermelon juice.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Additional Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 12 cups

Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 10.5 lb seedless watermelon

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Instructions

 

• Wash and cut in half seedless watermelon.
• Cut your watermelon into slices and remove the rind.
• Cut the remaining watermelon pieces into 1-inch chunks.
• Stuff blender full of watermelon chunks and blend until smooth.
• Pass your purée through a fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl and use a rubber spatula to press pulp and juice through. Juice will collect into bowl.
• Transfer juice to a bottle or pitcher.
• Repeat with the rest of the watermelon chunks.
• Refrigerate watermelon juice for 3 hours to serve chilled.

Notes

TO STORE: Store watermelon juice in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.

TO FREEZE: You can also freeze the juice. Transfer popsicle molds or an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Transfer ice cubes into a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 4 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2258IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

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