Starbucks Watermelon Refresher Recipe Easy Homemade Drink with Real Juice
A refreshing homemade watermelon refresher made with real watermelon juice, fresh citrus, and a touch of sweetness, perfect for warm weather and easy to prepare in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) fresh watermelon juice (seedless, blended and strained)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold water or sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water dissolved)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) green coffee extract (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut about 3 cups (450 g) of seedless watermelon into cubes. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Strain the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove pulp and seeds, yielding about 1 ½ cups (360 ml) juice.
- In a separate measuring cup, combine fresh lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir until syrup dissolves completely.
- Add the strained watermelon juice and citrus-syrup mixture to a pitcher and stir gently to blend.
- Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) cold water or sparkling water. If desired, add ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) green coffee extract and mix well.
- Fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the refresher over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe, fragrant watermelon for best flavor. Strain juice well to remove pulp and seeds for a smooth drink. Fresh citrus juice is preferred over bottled for brightness. Adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup if needed. Prepare juice fresh and serve immediately for best taste. Chilling glasses and sparkling water enhances fizz. Green coffee extract is optional for caffeine boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (355 ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 1
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