Top 10 Watermelon Juice Combinations to Quench Your Thirst
As a juice bar operator with over half a decade of experience crafting nutritious and delicious drinks, one of my absolute favorite ingredients to juice is watermelon.
The sweet, hydrating properties of watermelon make it a perfect base for fruit and vegetable juice combinations. With its high water content, vibrant color, and mild flavor, watermelon blends beautifully with other produce to create tasty and nutrient-dense beverages.
In this article, I'll share 10 of my favorite watermelon juice recipes perfect for all seasons. I'll provide the full ingredient lists and step-by-step juicing instructions to help you make refreshing watermelon juices at home.
Let's dive in to cool off with fresh, vibrant watermelon juice combinations that I've crafted and perfected over the years!
A Quick Overview of the Watermelon Juice Recipes
Before we get to the recipes, here's a quick rundown of the 10 thirst-quenching watermelon juice blends we'll be covering:
Watermelon Mint Refreshment
Watermelon Cucumber Cleanser
Watermelon Apple Zinger
Watermelon Pineapple Reviver
Watermelon Beet Bliss
Watermelon Grapefruit Immunity Booster
Watermelon Basil Blend
Watermelon Strawberry Joy
Watermelon Kiwi Blend
Watermelon Lime Zest
With options ranging from fruit-filled to green and vegetable-packed, these recipes showcase the diversity and versatility of watermelon juice. Now, let's get blending!
10 Refreshing Watermelon Juice Recipe combinations
1. Watermelon Mint Refreshment
Cool down on a hot summer day with this refreshing minty watermelon juice. The addition of lime adds a tangy zest.
What you'll need:
3 cups watermelon chunks
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 lime (squeezed into the juicing jug)
5 mint leaves
1 tsp ginger
Recipe Steps:
Add all ingredients to the juicer (minus the lime and mint)
Squeeze lime into the juicing jug.
Pour into a glass and garnish with mint leaf. Enjoy!
The mint and lime give this juice recipe a cooling, summery flair.
2. Watermelon Cucumber Cleanser
With hydrating cucumber and zesty lime, this combination makes for a gently sweet and refreshing green juice. It's one of my favorite low-calorie options.
What you'll need:
2 cups watermelon chunks
1 cucumber, peeled
1 lime (squeezed into the juicing jug)
Small handful of mint leaves
Recipe Steps:
Add all ingredients to your juicer (minus the lime and mint leaves)
Squeeze lime into the juicing jug
Pour into a glass and garnish with mint leaves.
The juicy cucumber pairs perfectly with sweet watermelon. It’s a great way to pack nutrients into your day.
3. Watermelon & Apple juice
For a crisp, appley twist, blend watermelon with green apple and lemon for a zesty flavor. The ginger gives it a little kick.
What you'll need:
2 cups watermelon chunks
1 green apple
1/2 lemon (squeezed into the juicing jug)
1-inch ginger root
Recipe Steps:
Place all ingredients in a juicer.
Squeeze lemon into a juicing jug
Pour into a glass and add ice if desired.
Tart apple and lemon balance the melon’s sweetness for a blast of flavor. It tastes just like a Jolly Rancher!
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4. Watermelon & Pineapple Juice
Nothing says tropical refreshment like juicy pineapple. Blend it with watermelon and lime for a sweet island-inspired juice.
What you'll need:
1 1/2 cups watermelon chunks
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 lime (squeezed into the juicing jug)
1 tbsp honey or agave (optional)
Recipe Steps:
Add all ingredients to your juicer.
Squeeze lemon into the juicing jug
Taste and sweeten with honey if desired.
Pour over ice and enjoy!
The tangy lime prevents the sweetness from becoming overpowering. Sip this vibrant juice and feel transported straight to the tropics.
5. Watermelon Beet Bliss
For an earthy flavor twist, beets add beautiful color and nutrients. The lime, ginger, and apple balance out the earthiness.
What you'll need:
2 cups watermelon chunks
1 small beet, peeled and chopped
1 green apple, cored
1 inch ginger, peeled
1/2 lime (squeezed into the juicing jug)
Recipe Steps:
Juice all ingredients together (minus the lime)
Squeeze lime into the juicing jug
Pour into a glass and top with ice cubes.
This electric pink drink is as nutritious as it is beautiful. The sweetness masks the strong beet flavor for an enjoyable earthy blend.
6. Watermelon Grapefruit Immunity Booster
Get your dose of vitamin C with this citrusy blend of watermelon and grapefruit. The ginger adds extra immune-boosting power to start your day right.
What you'll need:
2 cups watermelon chunks
1 pink grapefruit, peeled
1-inch ginger root, peeled
Squeeze of honey (optional)
Recipe Steps:
Juice the grapefruit, ginger, and watermelon together until combined.
Add honey if desired for sweetness.
Stir and enjoy over ice.
The bit of ginger heat pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy citrus flavors. It’s just what you need when fighting seasonal colds.
7. Watermelon Basil Blend
For a unique herbal twist, blend watermelon with sweet basil and tart lime. The surprising flavor combo is one of my all-time favorites.
What you'll need:
2 cups watermelon chunks
1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 lime (squeezed into the juicing jug)
2 tbsp honey
Recipe Steps:
Add all the ingredients to the juicer (minus the lime and basil leaves).
Squeeze lime into the juicing jug
Taste and add more honey if desired.
Serve immediately and garnish with basil.
The basil adds an unexpected zing that balances the melon’s sugary sweetness. Enjoy this refreshing herbaceous blend all year long!
8. Watermelon & Strawberry Juice
Juicy strawberries complement watermelon perfectly for a dreamy pink fruit juice. It's a flavor match made in heaven!
What you'll need:
A slow juicer (also known as a masticating juicer)
A blender
2 cups watermelon chunks
1 cup strawberries
1⁄2 lemon (squeezed into the juicing jug)
3-4 mint leaves
Recipe Steps:
Add all the ingredients to the juicer (minus the lime, strawberries, and mint leaves).
Blend the strawberries in a blender.
Add the strawberries to the juicing jug and stir
Squeeze lemon into the juicing jug and stir
Pour into a glass.
Sweet, tart, and delicious! For fruit lovers, this combo is ideal for making watermelon shine.
9. Watermelon Kiwi Quencher
With hydrating kiwi and cucumber, this juice recipe is filled with nutrients. The lime adds a refreshing zing to balance the melon's sweetness.
What you'll need:
2 cups watermelon chunks
2 kiwis, peeled
1 cucumber
Recipe Steps:
Juice the ingredients together until fully combined.
Stir and pour.
The kiwi and cucumber perfectly complement the watermelon. It's deeply satisfying!
10. Watermelon Lime Zest
For the simplest summery blend, just combine sweet watermelon and tart lime. The ginger gives it a little peppery kick.
What you'll need:
3 cups watermelon chunks
1 lime zest
1-inch ginger root, peeled
Recipe Steps:
Juice the watermelon chunks and ginger together.
Add lime zest to a juicing jug and stir
Pour into a glass and add ice cubes.
When you want pure, unadulterated watermelon flavor, this easy recipe highlights the melon best. Tart, sweet, and incredibly refreshing!
Conclusion
Watermelon is not just great for summer but can be used all year round and is good for hydration.
As you can see from these 10 recipes, watermelon pairs deliciously with fruits like pineapple, strawberry, kiwi, and apple. It also complements vegetables like cucumber and beets. Herbs and citrus add nice zing.
I hope these watermelon juice recipes get your creative juices flowing! Mix and match your favorite fruits and flavors to craft your own thirst-quenching blends using summer’s most refreshing melon.
Let me know if you have a signature watermelon juice that I should try! After years of juicing, I’m always eager to discover new flavor combinations.
About the Author:
Gavin is the owner of Tru Foo Juice bar. He has over 6 years experience of running a juice bar and creating juice and smoothie recipes for the consumer market.
