Watermelon Mint Cooler

Name: Watermelon Mint Cooler
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 600 g watermelon, rind removed, cubed, seeds picked out; 30 ml lime juice; 12 leaves mint, leaves picked and rinsed; 200 ml sparkling water; 150 g ice

Vegetarian

Blended ripe watermelon with lime and fresh mint, topped with sparkling water. A light, alcohol-free summer drink.

Watermelon Mint Cooler is an International mocktail, ready in about 10 minutes and made with watermelon and mint. It serves 2 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 0 min
Total: 10 min
Serves: 2
Level: Beginner
Calories: 94

Ingredients

2 tall glasses

600 g Watermelon (opens in a new tab), rind removed, cubed, seeds picked out
30 ml Lime juice (opens in a new tab)About 1 lime.
12 leaves (1 g) Mint (opens in a new tab), leaves picked and rinsedPlus a couple of sprigs to garnish.
200 ml Sparkling water (opens in a new tab)Swap: Water (Still water gives an agua fresca.)
150 g Ice (opens in a new tab)

Equipment

Method

1
Step 1
Blend the watermelon (opens in a new tab) with the lime juice (opens in a new tab) and mint (opens in a new tab) leaves until completely liquid, about 30 seconds.
- 1 min
- Blender (opens in a new tab)
2
Step 2
Strain through a sieve into a jug if you prefer it pulp-free, pressing gently.
- 2 min
- Sieve / strainer (opens in a new tab)
How it looks · Photo: Katerina Holmes on Pexels
3
Step 3
Fill two tall glasses with ice, pour in the watermelon (opens in a new tab) juice to two-thirds full and top up with sparkling water (opens in a new tab). Garnish with mint (opens in a new tab) sprigs.
- 2 min
How it looks · Photo: Klaus Nielsen on Pexels

About this dish

Origin: Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainA modern, everyday preparation with no single place of origin.
Dish: Snack · Mocktails · Cold drinks
Cooking method: Blended, No-cook
Taste: refreshing, fruity, fresh
Diet: Vegan · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients
All labels
Vegan · Plant-based · Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Ovo-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · Paleo-style · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-fat · Low-sodium · DASH-style
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for: Child-friendly · Festive & celebration
Cook more with: Watermelon · Mint · Lime juice · Sparkling water
Techniques: Wet grinding · Emulsification

Allergens

None of the 14 major allergens appear in the listed ingredients.

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

94 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 491 g · recipe makes 2

Where the energy comes from

Protein 7%
Carbohydrate 89%
Fat 4%

Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g*
Energy	94 kcal	19 kcal
Protein	1.9 g	0.4 g
Carbohydrate	24 g	4.9 g
Net carbohydrate	22.7 g	4.6 g
Sugars	18.9 g	3.8 g
Added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	1.3 g	0.3 g
Fat	0.5 g	0.1 g
Saturated fat	0.1 g	0 g
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg
Sodium	26 mg	5 mg
Salt equivalent	0.1 g	0 g

Vitamins & minerals per serving

Potassium: 359 mg
Calcium: 37 mg
Iron: 0.8 mg
Magnesium: 34 mg
Vitamin A (RAE): 86 µg
Vitamin C: 29 mg
Vitamin D: 0 µg
Vitamin B12: 0 µg
Folate (DFE): 11 µg

How these numbers were made

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
*Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
Ice: Frozen water; same composition as water.
“—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

A good watermelon needs no added sugar; taste before deciding.

Common mistakes

Adding the sparkling water to the blender — it goes flat instantly.

Storage

The blended watermelon base keeps in the fridge for 1 day; add the sparkling water just before serving.

Variations

Cucumber-watermelon: Blend in a quarter of a cucumber for an extra-cool, less sweet drink.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added 26 Oct 2026 · Updated 8 Nov 2026

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What the dish is built around

Main ingredient

Watermelon, rind removed, cubed, seeds picked out600 g
Lime juice30 ml · 31 g

Used in step 1

Less sweet, dairy-free, caffeine-free or for more people — the original stays as it is.

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