Homemade Watermelon Soda

Homemade watermelon soda made from watermelon, sugar, fresh lime juice topped with sparkling water is the only way to beat the Texas heat!

We are making homemade watermelon soda today! Ahhh it’s so good!

Blending watermelon into a refreshing homemade soda with a hint of lime is a wonderful way to stay hydrated, while enjoying Texas watermelons at their peak.

Once summer hits all I crave is icy cold refreshing drinks. I mean, after all I live in Texas y tu sabes the Texas heat can be brutal.

A few hours outside and my body is craving an icy cold refreshment. I always make sure to drink plenty of water, pero sometimes I like to switch it up and add bubbles to my afternoon drink.

Bring on the homemade watermelon soda!

Believe it or not, it’s actually super easy to make homemade soda at home. Making homemade soda at home only requires a few basic ingredients: the fruit of your choice, citrus and sparkling water.

You can control the sweetness while making homemade soda all year by whatever goodness is in season. Think about it – peach soda, honeydew soda, grapefruit soda or cherry soda.

Let’s talk sparkling soda:

Unflavored sparkling water is what I prefer to use when making homemade soda. Also known as seltzer water or carbonated water is water that has added carbon dioxide bubbles in it.

Flavored sparkling waters contain added sugars or artificial sweeteners I try to avoid these as I want to control the sugar I add to my homemade soda. Read the label before you purchase.

Here is the sparkling water I use to make my homemade soda. 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE HOMEMADE WATERMELON SODA

watermelon: seedless or with seed either can be used as we strain before serving.

water: a little bit of water to help our blender out.

salt: enhances the flavor of watermelon, so I always add a pinch.  

sugar, honey, or agave, any sweetener you enjoy. For this recipe each glass will have less than 1 tablespoon of sugar – taste and adjust to your sweetness level.

fresh lime juice: for a bit of zing

sparkling water: bubbles, fizzy, pop

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE SODA

In a blender combine watermelon, water, salt, sugar, and lime juice.

Blend until smooth,

Strain, then pour into a pitcher.

To serve fill glass with ice, fill glass halfway with watermelon mix then top with sparkling water.

Garnish with lime slices.

EASY HOMEMADE SODA RECIPE IDEAS:  

Nopal Soda (Cactus Soda)

Watermelon Lime Soda 

Mexican Espresso Soda 

Homemade Grapefruit Soda

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Homemade Watermelon Soda

Author: Vianney Rodriguez

Ingredients

• 4 cups watermelon diced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• ice
• Sparkling water

Instructions

1. In a blender combine watermelon, water, salt, sugar, and lime juice.
2. Blend until smooth,
3. Strain, then pour into a pitcher.
4. To serve fill glass with ice, fill glass halfway with watermelon mix then top with sparkling water.
5. Garnish with lime slices.

Recipe Notes

Serves 4