Strawberry Watermelon Slushie Spritzer
Posted: 06/11/2012
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Strawberry watermelon slushie is an easy and refreshing summer spritzer, with a cocktail option.
Juicy strawberries and watermelon, with a touch of lime and a spritz of sparkling water, blended into an icy refreshing drink. It’s slushy, it’s spritzy, it’s refreshing and it is summer in a glass.
It’s a great tasting drink that is non-alcoholic. Great for those of us who happen to not be drinking alcohol for one reason or another.
Recently I went to a graduation open house with my husband and daughter, and it was a hot, beautiful day. I watched as he drank an ice-cold beer and I drank a bottle of water. Ho-hum! Parties should be required to serve fun drinks for pregnant ladies (and non-drinkers), don’t you think?
This strawberry watermelon spritzer won’t leave you longing for an ice-cold beer or a vodka lemonade. It has plenty of refreshing flavor!
PS If you want, add a shot of vodka to your spritzer to make a cocktail. Totally up to you! Or try frosé, a frozen rosé slushie or a frozen Sangria slushie.
Make it your own
There are lots of ways to vary this drink.
- Make a double or triple batch. Why not, you already have the blender out?
- Add ice when blending for a slushier drink.
- Use frozen blueberries, peaches, mango or another fruit of your choice instead of the strawberries. Substitute a different fruit for the watermelon.
- Add a flavored sparkling water drink, like LaCroix or Bubly. There are lots of options that are really popular right now.
- Instead of lime juice, add a squirt of lemon juice.
- Like it sweeter? Add simple syrup, agave, or sugar. Or use 7-up or a different lemon-lime soda instead of the sparkling water.
Cool off with more summer drinks!
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Strawberry watermelon slushie is an easy and refreshing summer spritzer, with a cocktail option.
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup chopped, seedless watermelon
- 1 heaping cup frozen strawberries
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (a good squeeze)
- 1/4 cup sparkling water
- ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Blend watermelon, strawberries, and lime juice in a blender until smooth.
- Pour into a glass with ice (optional) and top with 1/4 cup sparkling water. Serve immediately.
Notes
- All measurements are approximate. Don't stress out about measuring exactly. Your drink will still turn out!
Nutrition Information
Serving: 2cups, Calories: 113kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 2g, Sodium: 6mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 18g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
kat says
This is such a lovely idea! There is always lots of watermelons and strawberries at my house during summer, so I will definitely be trying this out! Thanks for the wonderful recipe :)
Kristen says
I know one thing – I’d call it plain good! Yum!
Christa Kelso says
Whenever I’m reaching for watermelon or strawberry chewy candies (my favorite things ever) I’m gonna make one of these instead. Much healthier & still has the same awesome flavors! YUMM!!!
Rachel says
Good plan! But I love candy too…. ;)
Debra Kapellakis says
Yep, Summer in a glass! YUM! BRAVO!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
Ooh… I love this! I’ve done my share of drinking water at get togethers while my hubby and friends are drinking beer, wine, and cocktails. I will have to make myself a fun drink now :)
Ashley says
This is so pretty, and I feel refreshed just staring at it!! Perfect non- bOozed up beverage for all my friends expecting lil babies soon but still deserve a fun sipper.
Kelly Senyei says
Love this! It looks beyond refreshing, and the colored straws are adorable – a food styling “must”!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
I’m not much of an alcoholic drinker so this drink is just perfect for me!
Tracey says
This looks so refreshing! I love the pretty pink color too, it’s perfect for summer :)