Strawberry Watermelon Slushie Spritzer
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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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Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup chopped, seedless watermelon
- 1 heaping cup frozen strawberries
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (a good squeeze)
- ¼ 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 ¼ cup sparkling water. Serve immediately.
Notes
- All measurements are approximate. Don't stress out about measuring exactly. Your drink will still turn out!
- Other fruits can be substituted. Be creative and try out different combinations.
- Instead of plain sparkling water, try unsweetened flavored carbonated drinks such as LaCroix, Bubly, or Spindrift.
Nutrition Information
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.
Cat Davis - Food Family Finds says
My watermelon loving daughters would adore this drink! I think I’ll make it for the birthday party in July.
Julie @ Table for Two says
This is so pretty and summery! I love the colors and flavors. Beautiful presentation.
Megan {CountryCleaver} says
This is fantastic. I am all for a boozy frozen slushy drink – but some days I just want the spritzy fruity slushy in a tall glass. Fabulouso m’dear!
Baking Serendipity says
Summer in a glass sounds absolutely perfect to me :) I love the slushy texture and all the fruit!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
This sounds great Rachel. It’s such a shame there weren’t other drink options. I hate how it’s one extreme or the other at parties.
Jocelyn @ Peace Love Nutrition says
I live for slushes! I was addicted to 7-11 ones for a while there
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
Love it, so refreshing! I always have some non-alcoholic good stuff at parties. I’m not much on alcohol plus the kids need special drinks too. This one looks perfect.
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says
YUM! Where was this yummy idea last summer when I was pregnant watching everyone sip sangria and margs (my weakness) at our parties…
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says
Watermelon is SO summer, and I am so happy it’s all over the blogs right now. This seems like a lovely, refreshing drink!
Laurie {Simply Scratch} says
This is next on my bevvy list to try! Beautiful shots too!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
This is sooo pretty! I love it!
Cassie says
I don’t care what you call it, if it has slushie in the name, I am IN!
Autumn@Good Eats Girl says
This looks like a PERFECT summer drink! It’s so pretty!
Kathryn says
I don’t know what you cool it but I want one! And I want the weather to enjoy one…
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
LOVE IT!! The photos, the recipe, those straws (where did you find them?)
And “it’s going to turn out great even if the measurements aren’t exact.” <– so true :)
Rachel says
I’ve gotten the straws in two different places, Amazon and Sweet Estelle’s baking supply on Etsy. Prepare yourself to spend lots of money before clicking that link!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Girl I’ve seen them on there. I know, a clickfest$$ :)
I was hoping it wasn’t mail order b/c I want some…now!