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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!
This recipe would make the perfect drink for a cookout or party with your friends and fam. 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.
This is for all my Floridians that have watermelons in season right now! If you want more recipes, there are recipes with in season ingredients on the Fresh From Florida website. Oh and I also appreciate the watermelon, blueberries, tomatoes, and corn being sent up this way in May and June for us Northerners to enjoy! I actually made this drink for Memorial day!
I've been on quite the kick of adding a little lime to everything as of lately. It all started on Mother's Day when my hubby took me to Friday's to eat and I ordered a cherry limeade because they stopped carrying iced tea. It was good. Actually, really good and I've been adding lime to everything since. 
Watermelon Fizz
Ingredients
- 5 cups seedless watermelon rind removed, 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.
Nutrition
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says
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!
Miranda says
Thank you! I won't tell if you add some alcohol to yours! 😉
Courtney says
This sounds so refreshing, and your pictures are beautiful! 🙂
Miranda says
Thanks Courtney! <3
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
This looks very refreshing! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
This is my DREAM Drink! Watermelon is my favorite!
Cathy Lawdanski says
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!
Miranda says
Yes! This drink is perfect for everyone! No worries of any booze!
Christie says
This looks so refreshing!! I can't wait to try these.