Pretty soon life will be all about freshly-sharpened pencils, new packed-lunch ideas for our weekly homeschool meetup, and pumpkin spice lattes, but for now I’m savoring buckets of cucumbers and summer squash . . .
splashing in the creek . . .
. . . and of course the quintessential late summer fruit that is also a vegetable – the watermelon.
Now, I’m not really a fan of plain watermelon (I know, weird), but I absolutely adore sipping this limeade on a hot, sunny day. Sweet, tart and refreshing, it pairs beautifully with laughter, good conversation, and water of any kind – be it the sea, a pool, or a sprinkler.
Oh, and just like this ice cream, it has a grown-up option. Add in a little organic tequila for a smooth, yummy weekend treat. (Seriously, though, it’s amazing on its own. I tested the recipe with tequila because I thought you might ask, but I prefer mine without.)
Oh, and if you have some watermelon left over, make up a batch of watermelon mint popsicles. The recipe could not be easier – just three ingredients – and they’re so delicious!
Watermelon Limeade Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups de-seeded watermelon (cubed - should be about 2 cups after it is pureed)
- ¾ cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp raw honey (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour over ice and serve.
Nutrition
Want more refreshing summer drink ideas?
Here are a few of my favorites:
1. Watermelon Agua Fresca – Agua fresca is Spanish for “fresh water” – it’s typically made with a variety of fresh fruits (and sometimes vegetables).
This version is made with watermelon, cantaloupe, and fresh mint leaves. It’s easy to make in big batches and is a big hit on hot days.
2. Dairy-Free Frozen Mocha Cappucino – Love frappuccinos but not the corn syrup, food dyes and preservatives used to make them? This recipe makes a copycat version using real ingredients.
3. Lavender Lemonade – This refreshing lemonade is tart and sweet with aromatic notes of lavender and a hint of thyme. Serve it in the classical style, or dress it up by replacing the water with sparkling mineral water.
Yum. Thanks for the recipe. As for the ‘back to school’ I can’t wait, my life will be back to normal again:)
I almost can’t wait until the pumpkin spiced lattes, but this watermelon limeade is helping 🙂
Came out great, delicious!! Thanks.
So glad you liked it! 🙂
Okay, off to the kitchen I go. So simple!
I had half a watermelon that we were having trouble finishing, so this was perfect! So light, summery, and delish!
I have a watermelon about to go bad! Do you know how long this would keep in the fridge or if you can freeze it?
Thanks!