Watermelon Juice Recipe

This easy watermelon juice recipe is the perfect drink for a hot day — fresh, hydrating, and naturally sweet with no added sugar.

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Course: Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Universal

Servings: cups

1 ripe seedless watermelon about 6 pounds
Fresh lime or lemon juice optional, for brightness
A few fresh mint leaves optional, for coolness
Pinch of sea salt optional, for sweetness balance
1 medjool date or a splash of maple syrup optional, if your melon isn't very sweet

Slice the watermelon into quarters, then again into smaller wedges. Remove the rind and chop the red flesh into cubes. Scoop out any visible seeds.
Add watermelon chunks to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. (If using a juicer, skip blending and run the chunks through directly.)
Optionally, for a smoother juice (optional), pour through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a large pitcher or jar.
Give it a taste and stir in any optional additions (like lime, mint, salt, or sweetener) to balance it just how you like it. If adding a medjool date, toss it back in the blender for a quick reblend until smooth.
Pour over ice and garnish with mint, a lime wedge, or Tajín on the rim for fun.

You can juice the white part of the rind - especially with a juicer. Skip the thick green peel unless it's organic and well-scrubbed. Just know the rind isn't sweet and will change the flavor.
Want more juice for tomorrow? Use a larger melon (10–12 pounds).
Leftovers keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 days.