Cool Down With This Watermelon Cucumber Cooler
This watermelon cucumber cooler recipe is the perfect cure for the awesome summer watermelon that’s around right now. If you’ve got your own garden, it’ll also give you something to do with all of those cukes! Plus, it’s a great way to beat the boredom of staying hydrated when you just cannot drink one more glass of water but it’s so sizzling hot that you must keep pounding the beverages. A big thanks to Mindy Kobrin of Meals on Heels for this fab idea!
Watermelon Cucumber Cooler Recipe
Prepared in 5 minutes or less. Serves 4. For a kid- and pregnancy-friendly version, omit the Prosecco.
Ingredients
5 cups cubed seedless watermelon (2 cups liquid after pureeing)
1 large seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons agave nectar
2/3 cups coconut water
Crushed ice cubes
Cucumber rounds for garnish
3 cups or 24 oz of Prosecco
Preparation
1. Place a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl. Blend or puree the watermelon, then pour it through the sieve (pressing on solids with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula).
2. Repeat the process with the cucumber. Add it to the watermelon juice. Stir together the lime juice and agave with the coconut water. Adjust sweetness if desired by adding more agave.
3. To serve, fill glasses with crushed ice and top each with the watermelon-cucumber cooler and a splash of chilled Prosecco. Garnish with the cucumber slices.
Ahhh. Doesn’t that sound refreshing? Thought so! What’s your favorite summer beverage? —Erin