How To Make Refreshing Watermelon Juice

This Refreshing Watermelon Juice is a light, naturally sweet drink made with fresh, ripe watermelon and a bright splash of lime or mint (optional). It's cool, hydrating, and comes together in minutes with no added sugar to cool down on a hot summer day—Vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and perfect for anyone craving a fresh, thirst-quenching drink.

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Refreshing homemade watermelon juice served in two ribbed glasses on a wooden board with fresh mint leaves and lime wedges, featuring a vibrant red color and naturally frothy top.

This hydrating drink turns juicy, ripe watermelon into a refreshing juice and can be blended with fresh mint leaves and a squeeze of lime for additional flavor. It's a simple, wholesome take on store-bought juice that delivers pure, refreshing flavor without any added sugar or artificial anything.

Fresh watermelon juice served in two ribbed glasses on a wooden board, with lime wedges, fresh mint, and a pitcher of juice in the background.

I make this homemade watermelon juice all summer long, and it never lasts more than a day in my fridge. With watermelon's naturally high water content, it's one of the most hydrating drinks you can make, and it's a great way to use up a ripe watermelon before it goes soft. If you love this, you also want to check out my 20+ Amazing Juice Cleanse Recipes to stay hydrated and support your immune system year-round.

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Ingredients To Make This Refreshing Watermelon Juice:
How To Make It:
Top Tips:
Variations And Substitutions:
Storage:
Equipment Needed:
Recipe FAQs:
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How To Make Refreshing Watermelon Juice
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Ingredients To Make This Refreshing Watermelon Juice:

You only need a couple of basic ingredients to make this simple, refreshing juice.

Two glasses of fresh homemade watermelon juice on a wooden board with lime wedges, fresh mint, and a pitcher of juice in the background.

Seedless Watermelon: Choose a ripe watermelon with a creamy yellow field spot for the best flavor and natural sweetness. Peel it and cut it into chunks.
Fresh Mint: Optional, but a sprig or two of fresh mint adds a cool, garden-fresh note that makes this taste extra special. Use extras in my Collard Green Mint Juice.
Limes: Optional as well, but a little lime juice brightens everything up and balances the watermelon's sweetness beautifully.

See the recipe card for quantities.

How To Make It:

1. Prep the Watermelon: Wash and prepare the watermelon by removing the rind and cutting it into chunks that fit easily into the Kuvings AUTO10 Plus hopper.
2. Add the Extras: If using, add the fresh mint and peeled limes along with the watermelon.
3. Juice It: Load the ingredients into the hopper and let the juicer process them automatically. This is the easy part because it does all the work for you.
4. Stir and Serve: Stir the juice well, then pour over ice and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Juicer-Free Method:

1. Blend: Add the watermelon chunks to a high-speed blender, along with the mint and lime if using.
2. Strain: Blend until completely smooth, then pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, nut milk bag, or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher.
3. Press and Serve: Press or squeeze out as much juice as possible, then discard the pulp. Serve immediately over ice, garnished with fresh mint and lime if desired.

Top Tips:

Pick a Ripe Watermelon: The sweeter your watermelon, the better your juice. Look for one that feels heavy for its size with a creamy field spot. That's your sign of a ripe, sweet melon.
Chill Everything First: For the most refreshing juice, chill your watermelon before juicing so you don't have to water it down with too much ice.
Strain for Smoothness: If you're using the blender method, don't skip the fine-mesh strainer or nut milk bag. It's the easy way to go from thick puree to silky, pourable juice.

Close-up of a glass of fresh homemade watermelon juice with a vibrant red color, served on a wooden board with fresh mint, a lime wedge, and a second glass in the background.

Variations And Substitutions:

Watermelon Mint Juice: Lean into the mint! I love doubling the fresh mint for a bright, garden-fresh watermelon mint juice that tastes even more cooling on a hot summer day.
Add Citrus: Swap the lime for lemon juice, or use a mix of both for a slightly different tang.
Make It a Cooler: Top your juice with sparkling water or coconut water for a lighter, more refreshing, fizzy drink. But I prefer mine straight up over plenty of ice.
Extra Sweetness: Watermelon is usually sweet enough on its own, but if yours is a little underripe, a small drizzle of maple syrup adds extra sweetness without any refined sugar.
Freeze It: Pour the juice into popsicle molds for an easy frozen treat the kids will love. Or make a different variation of my Frozen Immunity Cubes.

Storage:

Refrigeration: Store the watermelon juice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a good stir before serving, as natural separation is normal.
Best Flavor: Watermelon juice is at its best fresh and cold. Serve it the same day over ice for the brightest, most refreshing flavor.
Freezing: Pour any extra juice into an ice cube tray or popsicle molds and freeze. Watermelon juice ice cubes are perfect for chilling future glasses without watering them down, and the popsicles make a fun summer treat.

Equipment Needed:

Kuvings AUTO10 Plus Juicer: My favorite way to make this juice. This slow juicer does everything automatically, so you barely have to lift a finger. I'm a little obsessed with mine! Use code NATURALVEGAN and grab it here if you plan to invest in one.
High-Speed Blender: For the juicer-free method, blend the watermelon smoothly before straining.
Fine-Mesh Strainer or Nut Milk Bag: For straining out the pulp and getting a silky, pourable juice.
Large Pitcher: For collecting, chilling, and serving your finished juice.

Two glasses of cold-pressed watermelon juice on a wooden serving board with fresh mint, lime wedges, and a pitcher of juice in the background, highlighting a refreshing homemade summer drink.

Recipe FAQs:

Is watermelon juice good for you?

Watermelon is made up of mostly water, so this juice is wonderfully hydrating. It's naturally rich in vitamin C and vitamin A, contains no added sugar when you make it at home, and makes a delicious, refreshing way to support your immune system on a hot day.

Should I use a seedless watermelon?

Seedless watermelon is easiest since there's no need to pick out seeds, but a seeded watermelon works too. The strainer or juicer will catch any seeds for you.

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