Description
An elegant summer refresher combining ripe watermelon and strawberry milk with lively bubbles, perfect for luncheons or summer soirees.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups ripe watermelon, cubed (about 1 small melon) — seedless or deseeded
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved (reserve a few whole for garnish)
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
- 1 cup chilled strawberry milk (store-bought or homemade)
- 2–3 tbsp simple syrup or honey syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
- Fresh mint sprigs, lightly bruised
- Lemon or lime wheels, thinly sliced
- Watermelon balls or strawberry slices for presentation
- Crushed ice or a few large ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Pulse the watermelon and halved strawberries in a blender until smooth. The mixture should be bright pink and fluid, not pulpy.
- Strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove excess pulp for a silkier mouthfeel.
- Combine the strained juice with lime juice and simple syrup. Taste for balance — aim for a lively, slightly sweet-acid profile.
- Chill the strawberry milk thoroughly. If making at home, blend 3⁄4 cup strawberries with 1 cup cold milk and a teaspoon of sugar, then strain for a smooth result.
- Assemble gently: Fill chilled glasses with crushed ice or a large cube. Pour 3 parts watermelon mixture to 1 part strawberry milk into each glass.
- Add carbonation last: Top each glass with chilled sparkling water to taste.
- Garnish with mint sprigs, a lemon wheel, and a watermelon ball or strawberry slice. Serve immediately while the carbonation is lively.
Notes
Use very ripe fruit for best aroma; chill all liquids thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg