Watermelon Cooler by Paula Deen

Quench your thirst with Paula Deen's refreshing Watermelon Cooler, a vibrant and easy-to-make summertime drink that's perfect for hot days! This delightful beverage combines the natural sweetness of fresh seedless watermelon with a zesty splash of lime juice, balanced by just a touch of sugar for the perfect flavor harmony. Strained to silky smoothness and served over ice, this cooler is finished with cold water for a light, hydrating sip and garnished with fresh mint leaves for a burst of aroma. Ready in just 10 minutes, this simple, crowd-pleasing drink is ideal for backyard gatherings, picnics, or a relaxing afternoon on the porch. Stay refreshed and beat the heat with this summertime classic! Keywords: Watermelon Cooler recipe, Paula Deen, refreshing summer drink, watermelon lime cooler, easy watermelon drink.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

6 cups Watermelon (seedless, cubed)
2 tablespoons Sugar
0.5 cups Fresh lime juice
1.5 cups Cold water
1 cup Ice cubes
2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 2

Strain the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove any pulp.

Step 3

Add the sugar and lime juice to the pitcher, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 4

Stir in the cold water to dilute the mixture to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the watermelon cooler over the ice.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1653.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	407.6

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 28.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 83.6g
Protein 6.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103.0mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1145.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.8%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 92.0%