Fresh Watermelon Smoothie with Strawberries

ByMarina Rizhkov Posted onMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

This watermelon smoothie is in a class of its own! It’s hydrating, refreshing, and so ridiculously delicious. The strawberries provide added flavor and nutrition, all to create this incredible cooler drink. It’ll become your go-to summer beverage!

What’s a Watermelon Smoothie Cooler?

When summer rolls around, we make sure to always have watermelon and berries on hand. We go through them like crazy, to the point where I started to think of other ways we could enjoy them instead of straight out of a bowl.

Since the heat and humidity where we live are pretty severe, I thought a refreshing watermelon drink would be a perfect choice! I added coconut water for its subtle flavor and hydrating properties, along with a little mint and lime to make the flavor as vibrant as possible!

This nutritious and delicious drink will make people of all ages feel good from the inside out!

Recipe Highlights

Super Refreshing: This beverage is a great way to cool your body down after a hot summer day. Plus, if you add in the mint leaves, the refreshing and cooling factor goes way up!
Healthy: I think this is what I love about this drink cooler the most. Not only is it super tasty, but it’s actually really good for you. The only added sugar is from a tablespoon of honey (which you can omit), and the watermelon and strawberry are full of vitamins and minerals.
Super Simple: The only prep work is cutting the watermelon! Otherwise, the blender does all the work for you.

Key Ingredients

Watermelon smoothie ingredients, labeled- Strawberries, watermelon, mint, ice, coconut water, honey, lime zest, salt, and strawberries.

Watermelon: Rich in lycopene, which can help to lower the risk of cancer and diabetes.
Strawberries: Heart-healthy and can help to lower your blood pressure with potassium.
Coconut Water: Rich in electrolytes, providing necessary minerals. Also, it has potassium to help maintain muscle function.
Honey: Rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, and holds many anti-inflammatory benefits.
Fresh mint: Supports brain health and the digestive system.
Additional Ingredients: Salt, lime zest, and ice.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to Make This Watermelon Cooler Drink

Step 1: Blend

Pop all of your ingredients into the blender and allow it to blend until you’ve reached a smooth consistency. You can pour it into a cute cup with a straw and some mint leaves for garnish, if you’re feeling fancy!

Smoothie ingredients in a blender, ready to blend.

Expert Tips:

Start blending at a low speed and gradually increase to high to ensure all ingredients are smoothly combined.
Pour the smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze for a delightful frozen treat.
Prep the ingredients for this summer sipper ahead of time to make prep easy!
Serve this easy watermelon cooler as a mocktail option amongst other summer sips. I like to make non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy by the poolside!
Substitute ice cubes for frozen watermelon cubes in this summertime drink to keep it cool without added water.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use other berries for this smoothie?

Yes, blueberries would be yummy. Play around with the berries and flavors you prefer.

Can I add alcohol to my smoothie?

Yes, you can make this smoothie like a watermelon berry mojito by adding some alcohol. But, of course, please drink responsibly!

Can I put frozen strawberries in my smoothie?

You can definitely put frozen berries in your watermelon smoothie – that’s what I did! It’ll help reduce the amount of ice you need! Fresh berries will change the consistency a bit, but the option is yours.

Why is coconut water good in smoothies?

Coconut water is full of natural electrolytes; that’s how it gets the nickname “Nature’s Gatorade!” Adding it to your watermelon strawberry cooler smoothie will make it even more hydrating than it already was!

Watermelon strawberry smoothie being poured into a glass from the blender.

Additional Summer Recipes To Try

A Strawberry Mojito Mocktail is the perfect drink to sip on under the sun.
Make a summer smoothie with this amazing Creamy Coconut Blueberry Smoothie recipe.
My Fresh Apricot and Strawberry Summer Smoothie takes only five minutes to make.
I love making this Blueberry Refresher for poolside days.

Other Refreshing Drinks to Make

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Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.