Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler

Name: Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings (1 cup each)
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 12 cups cubed watermelon (about 3-1/2 pounds); 2 cups fresh strawberries or raspberries; 2/3 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint; Small watermelon wedges and fresh mint leaves

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 10 servings (1 cup each)

Test Kitchen Approved

My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This is a perfect drink for Texas heat. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 cups cubed watermelon (about 3-1/2 pounds)
2 cups fresh strawberries or raspberries
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
Small watermelon wedges and fresh mint leaves

Directions

Place 1 cup water, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 6 cups watermelon, 1 cup berries, 1/3 cup sugar and 3/4 teaspoon minced mint in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large pitcher. Repeat with remaining water, lemon juice, fruit, sugar and minced mint.
Refrigerate 1 hour or until cold. If desired, press through a fine-mesh strainer. Serve with watermelon wedges and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 119 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This is a perfect drink for Texas heat. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Recipe Creator

Community Cook