Watermelon Soda Recipe

Beat the heat with this incredibly refreshing homemade watermelon soda! This vibrant and flavorful drink is perfect for a hot summer day and is easily customizable for adults (add vodka!) or kids. Make the simple syrup ahead of time (up to a week!) for ultimate convenience. This recipe is inspired by a Cooking Club favorite and delivers a burst of watermelon deliciousness in every sip.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 121.8 kcal

Protein 2g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Watermelon Soda

4 cups seedless watermelon
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup grenadine
2 tablespoons lime juice
a pinch of salt
½ cup sparkling water (per serving)
fresh mint (optional garnish)
ice (for serving)
cheesecloth (for straining)
watermelon wedge (optional garnish)

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How to Make Watermelon Soda

Cut 4 cups of seedless watermelon into chunks.
Pulse the watermelon chunks in a food processor until completely pureed.
Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Pour the watermelon puree into the sieve.
Let the juice drain for 20 minutes, stirring gently once or twice. Do not press the pulp; this will prevent cloudiness.
Discard the remaining pulp. You should have approximately 2 cups of watermelon juice.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar and the 2 cups watermelon juice until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Stir in ¼ cup grenadine, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
To serve, fill glasses with ice. Add ½ cup watermelon syrup, and top with ½ cup sparkling water. Garnish with a watermelon wedge or fresh mint (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Watermelon Soda?

Watermelon Soda takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Watermelon Soda?

Watermelon Soda has approximately 121.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Watermelon Soda?

The key ingredients for Watermelon Soda are Watermelon, Superfine Sugar, Grenadine, Lime Juice, Salt, Sparkling Water. See the full list with measurements above.