Watermelon Fizz
This Watermelon Fizz is a delicious summer drink recipe made with watermelon puree, lime juice, sugar, and ginger ale.
This post was originally sponsored but has been updated.
I've been working on some tasty drinks lately starting with this watermelon fizz. I love watermelon so much and it's like my idea simple summer dessert. It's very nostalgic for me. I wanted to try my hand on doing a little something more with my watermelon this year. If you missed my watermelon sorbet I made last month, that was my first recipe I shared with watermelon!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Kid Friendly - Kids love drinks that they feel are adult drinks and this is no exception.
4 Ingredients- As long as watermelon is in season, you're good to make this fizzy drink.
Perfect for Summer - This summer drink is so bright and refreshing. The lime gives it a little tartness, the watermelon lends its fruity flavor, and the ginger ale gives it the fizz.
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Ingredients
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all ingredients and quantities.
- Watermelon - Seedless watermelon is ideal for this recipe especially if you don't intend on straining it.
- Lime juice - You can use fresh lime juice or I really enjoy Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice which can be found in the juice aisle of the grocery store.
- Sugar - This helps add just a little extra sweetness. If you want to skip it and rely on the sweetness of the watermelon and ginger ale, that's fine too.
- Ginger ale - This gives the drink a little flavor and a lot of fizz. It's a must.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can substitute the lime juice for lemon juice.
- You can omit the sugar if you want to rely on the sweetness of the watermelon and ginger ale.
- You can substitute the ginger ale for Sprite, 7-up, or any other light colored bubbly drink.
- You can add a little bit of alcohol to make this an adult drink. Gin would work nicely.
NOTE: This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations
This recipe would make the perfect drink for a cookout or party with your friends and family. It's gorgeous in color, tangy from the lime juice, and bubbly from the ginger ale. All while still being able to taste plenty of the watermelon flavor!
If you wanted to make this into an adult only drink, you could add a little gin or bourbon. I wanted to keep mine kid friendly since my five-year-old was my side kick in taste testing this drink. Eeek. Guys! I have a five-year-old now. Good bye days of getting away with calling him my baby. Insert crying emoji here.
How to pick a ripe watermelon
I've always been told to look for a heavy watermelon that's dark and dull and has a nice yellow spot on it.
My grandma always said to knock on it and make sure it sounds hollow as well.
I also recently read that you should look for a round watermelon instead of one that's more oval and check its scarring/webbing. A lot of webbing supposedly means it's ripe, but I haven't really taken notice of that myself.
How to make Watermelon Fizz
Add the diced watermelon, lime juice, and sugar to a blender or food processor. Blend/pulse until the watermelon is completely pureed.
Next, strain the watermelon puree, if you prefer no pulp, and pour the juice into a large pitcher or mason jar.
Just before serving the drink, add the ginger ale and give it a good stir.
Pour the watermelon fizz into four glasses that are garnished with a slice of lime and filled with ice and drink immediately.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! If you don't like pulp in your drink, use a fine mesh strainer. If you have any cheesecloth available, line the fine mesh strainer with the cheesecloth and let the puree drain. You can then squeeze the cheesecloth to get any juice that's left in the pulp.
You can, but you're better off picking your own watermelon out using my tips from above to get the perfect ripened watermelon.
I would it will last 3 to 5 days when stored in covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Watermelon Fizz
Ingredients
- 5 cups seedless watermelon chopped
- ¼ cup key lime juice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups ginger ale cold
Instructions
- In a blender, add in the watermelon, lime juice and granulated sugar. Blend until pureed. You can strain any of the watermelon pulp, but I left it.
- Pour the watermelon juice into a large pitcher.
- If you were to add any liquor, do it now.
- Pour the cold ginger ale into the pitcher and stir. Serve into four glasses and drink immediately. If you plan on drinking it later, hold off on adding the ginger ale until you plan on serving it. Add ice if preferred.
Notes
Nutrition
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
This looks so refreshing!! I can't wait to try these.
First of all, I LOVE watermelon. This is a beautiful looking drink. Perfect for our multi-generational family vacation in August. Adding gin for those of us who are of drinking age and not pregnant! Without the booze for kids and the others. Thanks for sharing!
Yes! This drink is perfect for everyone! No worries of any booze!
This is my DREAM Drink! Watermelon is my favorite!
This looks very refreshing! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
This sounds so refreshing, and your pictures are beautiful! 🙂
Thanks Courtney! <3
I love the color of this drink! It's so fun and perfect for summer. I think I will need two batches. One for my kid, and one adult one for myself to deal with the fact that our babies are now practically grown up kids!
Thank you! I won't tell if you add some alcohol to yours! 😉