Best Watermelon Lime Cooler Recipes

WATERMELON-LIME COOLER

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When temps heat up, chill some glasses and cool down with a slushy blend of watermelon, lime and ginger ale. Slurp and repeat. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

12 cups cubed seedless watermelon, frozen, divided
3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest, divided
6 cups chilled ginger ale, divided

Steps:

Place 4 cups frozen watermelon, 1/4 teaspoon lime zest and 2 cups ginger ale in a blender; cover and process until slushy. Serve immediately. Repeat twice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WATERMELON-LIME-MINT COOLER

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Taking a sip of this refreshing drink feels like a dip in the pool on a steamy day. It's inspired by the fruity Mexican drink agua fresca and is made with chopped watermelon, mint syrup, fresh lime juice, and a handful of ice.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lightly packed mint sprigs, plus more for serving
6 cups peeled, chopped watermelon
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 ounce tequila (optional)

Steps:

In a small heatproof bowl, pour 1/2 cup boiling water over sugar and mint; stir until sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes. Strain syrup into a blender; discard mint.
Add watermelon, lime juice, and 1 3/4 cups cold water; blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
Serve over ice, garnished with a mint sprig, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. If using tequila, stir a shot (1-ounce) into each glass before serving.