Last July was brutal. Between the heat waves, cranky kids, and me trying to stay off sugary drinks — I was desperate for something cold and satisfying. That’s when I threw some watermelon, lime, and ice in the blender on a whim. I topped it off with sparkling water and… instant relief.

Now this Icy Watermelon Fizz is on repeat. It’s so hydrating, feels a little fancy, and helps me stay cool without reaching for soda or sweet tea.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups watermelon chunks (seedless or seeds removed)

• Juice of ½ lime

• ½ cup cold water

• 1 cup sparkling water

• ½ cup ice

• Optional: a few mint leaves or a few drops of stevia for extra sweetness

Instructions

1. Blend the base
   In a blender, combine watermelon, lime juice, cold water, and ice. Blend until smooth.

2. Strain (optional)
   Strain through a mesh sieve for a smoother texture — or leave it pulpy for extra fiber.

3. Add fizz
   Pour into glasses and top with sparkling water. Stir gently.

4. Garnish (optional)
   Add a watermelon wedge or a mint sprig for a pretty finishing touch.

Sarah’s Tips

• Use super cold watermelon to make this extra frosty without too much ice.

• Make a batch ahead of time and store the watermelon base in the fridge — just add sparkling water when ready to serve.

• This is kid-approved and perfect for backyard afternoons or post-walk refreshment.

• You can freeze leftover blended watermelon into ice cubes for your next round!

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 25

• Sugar: 5g (from watermelon)

• Carbohydrates: 6g

• Fiber: 0.5g

• Protein: 0g

• Fat: 0g

• Vitamin C: ~20% DV