Watermelon Cooler Cocktail is the perfect summer sipper! A refreshing drink, with or without tequila to enjoy at any summer party, BBQ or when you’re relaxing while watching the sun set.
One of the best parts of summer is enjoying a sweet, ripe watermelon. When I was a little girl and spent summer days with my Grandmother, there was always a watermelon sitting underneath the shade tree in the backyard. There was always great anticipation about when she’d cut into that big, round beauty. She’d thump it hear and there to make sure it was at the peak of ripeness so we’d be able to enjoy each bite to the fullest. Now, I go through the same routine, except instead of keeping my melon under a shade tree to keep it cool, I store mine in the fridge. It’s just a little change but all of the special memories of my childhood are still vivid in my mind.
This year, I decided to give my watermelon a little bit of upgrade and turned it into a thirst-quenching drink that’s ideal for a hot summer’s day. Watermelon Cooler Cocktail is fresh, bright and so easy to make since it has less than five ingredients. It’s pretty, bright red color also makes is hard to resist. This drink is great for parties or when you’re entertaining. As an added bonus, you can make it non-alcoholic for those who don’t care for liquor or for serving to kids that way everyone can enjoy the sweet, fresh flavor of this drink.
What you’ll need for Watermelon Cooler Cocktail:
- fresh watermelon
- fresh limes
- sugar
- tequila – optional
If you’re heading out on vacation, or maybe enjoying a stay-cation, then this is the drink for you. It’s like taking a big bite of succulent, sweet watermelon with a little extra something special added. Here’s to summer…cheers!
What goes well with Watermelon Cooler Cocktail?
- Candied Jalapeños
- Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery
- Ultimate Pulled Pork Nachos
- Salami & Cream Cheese Roll-ups
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Cheddar & Chive Cheese Ball
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Ingredients
- 6-7 cups watermelon - chunks
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup tequila
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar (more or less depending on the sweetness of the watermelon)
Instructions
- To a blender, add watermelon, lime juice, and tequila. Blend. Taste and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar to reach desired sweetness.
- Pour over ice and serve!
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Refreshing on this 95° evening, Donya; delicious with the lime flavor on top of the watermelon. Thanks for the recipe! Cheers 🍉
Hey there Jackie!
Wow! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, these Watermelon Coolers are perfect for beating that summer heat! If you enjoyed this recipe, you should check out my Tequila Sunrise recipe, it’s super easy to make at home and it tastes like summer with every sip. Thank you so much for your kind words and your fantastic rating, I really appreciate your support!
~Donya