Make watermelon juice to quench your thirst on a warm summer day. You can use one of the recipes below to extract juice from a watermelon by either blending it or heating it. You can also create a refreshing pomegranate and watermelon juice blend.

  • Prep time (Blended): 5-10 minutes
  • Cook time (blending): 5
  • Total time: 10-15 minutes
Method 1
Method 1 of 5:

Blended Watermelon Juice

  1. 1
    Gather your ingredients. You will need:
    • 1 seedless watermelon
    • Powdered sugar or honey to taste
    • Cold water and ice cubes
  2. 2
    Place your watermelon on a cutting board. Peel the watermelon and slice it into 1" (2.5 cm) chunks using a sharp knife.
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  3. 3
    Place the watermelon chunks into a bowl, into a rubber container or onto a plate. Use a fork instead of using your hands to prevent messiness.
  4. 4
    Place the watermelon in a blender. Add powdered sugar or honey, if desired.
    • Blend your watermelon chunks and sweetener and check the consistency.
    • Add water for thinner juice and add ice cubes for thicker juice.
  5. 5
    Blend well until the juice is smooth. Pour the juice over ice cubes in a tall glass. You can strain the juice, if you wish, to remove the pulp.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 5:

Heated Lemon Watermelon Juice

  1. 1
    Gather your ingredients. You will need:
    • 7 sprigs of mint
    • Juice of 1 1/2 lemons
    • 1 tablespoon of sugar
    • 2 small seedless watermelons
  2. 2
    Cut the rinds off the watermelons. Slice the flesh into 1" (2.5 cm) chunks.
  3. 3
    Blend the chunks, mint, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth.
  4. 4
    Pour the watermelon mixture through a sieve and into a saucepan. Press down on the watermelon using a wooden spoon to release the most juice. Mix the juice with sugar.
  5. 5
    Heat your saucepan over a medium-low setting. Bring the juice to a simmer, but don't allow it to boil.
  6. 6
    Continue simmering the juice. Taste it frequently to see how the flavors are developing. When the juice is ready, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
  7. 7
    Pour the juice into a container and chill it. Serve the chilled juice in a tall glass over ice. Garnish the juice with a mint leaf.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 5:

Pomegranate and Watermelon Juice

  1. 1
    Gather your ingredients. For two people, you will need:
    • 1 1-1/4 lb. (625 g) seedless watermelon
    • 2 pomegranates
    • 7 oz. (200 g) fresh raspberries
    • Ice cubes
  2. 2
    Peel your watermelon and cut it into chunks. Remove the seeds from your pomegranate, setting a few seeds aside for garnish.
  3. 3
    Place the watermelon flesh into a juicer or blender. Add the pomegranate seeds and the raspberries, and blend the mixture until it is smooth.
  4. 4
    Pour the juice into a tall glass over ice cubes. Float some pomegranate seeds and raspberries on top of the juice for garnish.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 5:

Watermelon Rind Juice

Most of the nutrients in a watermelon are found in the rind. Therefore, it's good nutritional sense to enjoy this part too!

  1. 1
    Wash the watermelon well. Remove dirt or blemishes.
  2. 2
    Peel a seedless watermelon.
  3. 3
    Separate the rind from the flesh of the watermelon. Chop it up.
  4. 4
    Put the chopped pieces of watermelon rind into the blender. Blend until it reaches the desired consistency.
    • Add water if needed.
  5. 5
    Serve and enjoy!
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Method 5
Method 5 of 5:

Watermelon 7Up Juice

  1. 1
    Gather your ingredients. The things you will need are as follows:
    • Half of medium Watermelon
    • 3 Teaspoon sugar
    • A pinch of salt ( if you like.)
    • 1 Glass of 7Up
    • 1 tablespoon lemon Juice
    • Ice cubes
  2. 2
    Peel the watermelon and slice it into small chunks using a knife.
  3. 3
    Put the watermelon in juicer.
  4. 4
    Add sugar, salt and lemon juice.
  5. 5
    Strain it into a glass
  6. 6
    Serve it with 7Up and ice cube.
  7. 7
    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I naturally preserve watermelon juice?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Put it in the fridge, or if you want it to be Slushie-ish, freeze it.
  • Question
    What ingredient do I need to make watermelon juice an appetizer?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could blend it finely to use in a sauce.
  • Question
    How long can watermelon be kept in the refrigerator?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A whole watermelon can stay in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. A cut will only last 2-3 days.
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Warnings

  • Wear an apron over your clothing when cutting watermelon and pomegranates. Pomegranates in particular can leave stubborn stains.
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Things You'll Need

  • Bowl, rubber container or plate
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Plastic or glass pitcher
  • Electric blender or juicer machine

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Article SummaryX

To make blended watermelon juice, slice a watermelon into 1 inch chunks and pour them into a blender. Add cold water, ice cubes, and powdered sugar or honey for a sweeter juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth. For a fresher taste, consider adding mint and lemon juice, or mixing and matching with other fruits like raspberries and pomegranate seeds. Add 7-Up for a crisp, carbonated flavor. For a healthy juice recipe made using the watermelon's rind, read on!

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