Watermelon Kiwi Quencher
healthy summertime watermelon drink
Post updated July 24, 2024
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Refreshing summer drink idea
The long awaited summertime is HERE!!! School’s out, kids are going back to camps, trips, pools, and (hopefully) playing outside!😎 Playing outside for hours on end can make anyone thirsty and dehydrated. Try this easy blender recipe for watermelon kiwi quencher for a refreshing and hydrating drink idea. This delicious summer drink is the perfect solution to quench your thirst and nourish your body. Bursting with flavor and nutrients, this homemade drink is the perfect addition to your summer beverage lineup.
Watermelon is one of the most thirst quenching summertime fruits and a garden “must-have” in the southeast! (As long as you can prevent deer from snacking on them before harvest time.) My uncle Benny, a hardworking, good ol’ country guy, was the best at growing watermelon. They were always so juicy and sweet…he was quite the watermelon whisperer!🍉 Full of vitamins, electrolytes and lycopene, this Watermelon Kiwi Quencher drink is just what anyone needs to replenish themselves after a long day of playing or working outside. Made with fresh watermelon, kiwis, and strawberry sugar-free sports drink, it will keep you or your kids hydrated on a hot summer day.
Let’s begin!
Ingredients to make watermelon kiwi quencher
Ingredients:
This recipe makes a pitcher full (about a half gallon), enough for about 8-10 servings.
4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless or deseeded)
2-3 kiwis, peeled and cored, with seeds scraped out
2 cups strawberry sports drink (sugar free, if desired)
2 cups ice
Optional: Extra kiwi slices for garnish.
How to make a watermelon kiwi quencher drink
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
If you weren’t able to get some of the seeds out, strain before pouring into the pitcher.
Pour into glasses, garnish with a kiwi or watermelon slice, add ice if you like and enjoy!
Watermelon and kiwi fruit drink benefits
Watermelon has lycopene for added sun protection for your skin and heart health
Watermelon is great for staying hydrated and has 92% water content!
Kiwi is high in vitamin C, E and K and loaded with antioxidants.
Watermelon and kiwi are low in calories and can help with weight loss if consumed instead of reaching for sugary treats.
Cheers to Summer!
Enjoy!
💜Julie
Watermelon Kiwi Quencher
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- If you weren’t able to get some of the seeds out, strain before pouring into the pitcher.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with a kiwi or watermelon slice, add ice if you like and ENJOY!
