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)
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Watermelon Soda? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
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
0g
Carbs
10g
