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Watermelon Limeade Daiquiri is the perfect refreshing adult beverage for the hot summer days. The lime and mint add a pleasant, refreshing taste.
Here are a few more daiquiri recipes: New Orleans Orange Daiquiri and Eggnog Daiquiri.
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While watermelon is a popular summer fruit, watermelon limeade daiquiri is not a common beverage. This recipe will show you how to make a watermelon lemonade daiquiri that is sure to be a crowd delight!
This recipe for watermelon limeade daiquiri uses no added sweeteners, sugars, or honey. The natural sweetness of the watermelon and limeade concentrate provides all the sweetness required.
Seedless Watermelon: Seedless watermelons have a deeper yellow belly than seeded watermelons, which on the surface seems like a great thing, but I think it has to do with it being a gmo watermelon.
Seeded Watermelon: Seeded watermelon has a natural yellow belly with a lighter hue, which is how traditional watermelon looks.
Key Ingredients:
To make this delicious daiquiri, you will need the following key ingredients:
Organic Watermelon
Organic watermelon juice is sweeter and contains more vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. Then, conventionally grown watermelon.
Frozen Lime Concentrate
Lime concentrate does two things. First, it saves us time, so we do not have to freeze the watermelon. Second, it provides a flavor that brightens and complements the watermelon.
Spiced Rum
Spiced rum is distilled from white sugar and molasses. It also has added caramel coloring and warm spices. Which contributes to its sweet aroma and taste.
Mint
Mint provides a light and refreshing taste. It's also high in antioxidants which help keep the immune system and prevent inflammation.
Vodka
Vodka is great alcohol because its flavor is subtle. The watermelon and lemon flavors in the recipe can stand out without being overpowered by any other taste.
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How To Make A Watermelon Limeade Daiquiri?
Making watermelon daiquiris at home is much easier than finding a daiquiri shop that’s near you.
In a food blender, add the watermelon and blitz on high for 30 seconds. You should have 2 cups of watermelon juice. Add the frozen lime concentrate, mint, spiced rum, vodka, and ice. Blitz on high for 30 seconds. Evenly divide daiquiris amongst 6 cups, garnish with a mint sprig, lime slice, frozen watermelon ball, and straw, and serve immediately.
How To Store Watermelon Daiquiris
Frozen daiquiris are best enjoyed on the day they are made. If you are planning a party, daiquiris are great because you can blend them and store them in the freezer for 2-3 days. Just remember to take them out 15 minutes before serving to thaw. Alternatively, you can keep them covered in the fridge 30 minutes before the party starts. However, making them right before serving is best if you prefer a slushy consistency.
Pro Recipe, Substitutions, Tips & Tricks
Here are a few techniques, substitutes, and flavor builders for this crowd-pleasing Watermelon Daiquiri.
- You can use seedless watermelons instead of seeded watermelons.
- Feel free to swap in frozen lemon concentrate for the lime con
- Try swapping out the frozen lime concentrate for frozen lemon concentrate to make a watermelon lemonade daiquiri.
- The blender will pulverize the watermelon seeds, and you will reap the nutritional benefits of watermelon seeds.
- You can use white rum instead of spiced rum. If you're not a fan of vodka, use whatever you enjoy drinking instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about making watermelon daiquiri:
How do you pick a ripe watermelon?
Picking the perfect watermelon can seem like a shot in the dark. To pick the perfect watermelon every time, there are a few key things to look for.
Watermelon should have a hard rind. The watermelon is ripe when it has a yellow belly. When you find one like this, go ahead and buy it!
Do not pick a watermelon that has a white belly or no color on the belly. The watermelon is not ripe and will leave you disappointed by the lack of sweet watermelon flavor.
When is watermelon season?
Watermelons are harvested in July or August, so they will be fully matured by the time you find them on store shelves in September or October. Look for watermelons that are plump, heavy for their size, and have a yellow belly.
How do you make a non-alcoholic daiquiri?
To make a non-alcoholic daiquiri omit the rum and vodka. You will still have a thirst-quenching delish drink that the whole family can enjoy. You can add lemon or lime juice in place of the alcohol.
What are the benefits of Watermelon Seeds?
Watermelon seeds are full of benefits the human body needs, like magnesium, copper, and potassium in only one cup of seeds.
All of these minerals contribute to stronger bones and improves bone health from the minerals in them.
What are the health benefits of watermelon?
Although we’re making a daiquiri out of watermelon by using fresh seeded watermelon, we are still reaping the benefits of the marvelous fruit.
Here’s a list of 5 health benefits of watermelon:
- Improves bone health
- Can improve heart health
- Can relieve muscle soreness
- Can lower inflammation
- It can help reduce blood pressure
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More Refreshing Summer Beverages
Everyone doesn't like watermelon daiquiris, but they don't want to be left out only drinking water. Here's a list of some other refreshing summer beverages for guests, like alcoholic or non-alcoholic options:
Summer Recipes:
Here's a list of some great recipe options to pair with your watermelon limeade daiquiris:
- Texas Style Oven Brisket with Easy Spicy BBQ Sauce
- Grilled Lemon Pepper Glazed Salmon
- BBQ Chicken
- BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich with Creamy Coleslaw
- Fresh Fruit Tart with Lemon Pastry Cream
I hope you find this watermelon daiquiri recipe to be a refreshing summer drink that brings back memories of your childhood. If you like the finished product, please feel free to share it with others and leave me a comment below! Happy watermelon season!
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📖 Recipe
Watermelon Limeade Daiquiri
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups chopped seeded watermelon
- 24 oz. frozen lime concentrate
- 6 leaves of mint plus more for garnish
- 3 oz. spiced rum ⅓ cup
- 3 oz. vodka ⅓ cup
- 6 cups ice
- 1 lime sliced
- 6 frozen watermelon balls
Instructions
- In a food blender add watermelon, blitz on high for 30 seconds. You should have 2 cups of watermelon juice. Add the frozen lime concentrate, mint, spiced rum, vodka, and ice. Blitz on high for 30 seconds. Evenly divide daiquiris amongst 6 cups, garnish with a mint sprig, lime slice, frozen watermelon ball and straw, serve immediately.
- Use a dry measuring tablespoon to scoop out watermelon balls, place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- You can use seedless watermelons instead of seeded watermelons.
- Feel free to swap in frozen lemon concentrate for the lime con
- Try swapping out the frozen lime concentrate for frozen lemon concentrate to make a watermelon lemonade daiquiri.
- The blender will pulverize the watermelon seeds, and you will reap the nutritional benefits of watermelon seeds.
- You can use white rum instead of spiced rum. If you're not a fan of vodka, use whatever you enjoy drinking instead.
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