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Watermelon Coconut Cooler

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This Whole30-friendly Watermelon Coconut Cooler is perfect for your summertime parties—just blend it ahead of time, and it’ll keep in the fridge for up to two days. When it’s time to serve this cocktail, shake well and pour over ice!

An overhead shot of a glass of Whole30 Watermelon Coconut Cooler with a lime wedge on the rim of the cup.

When we were in Las Vegas a few years ago, one of the places Big-O kept eying was a juice bar located on the casino floor of our hotel. Every time we passed it, he would look longingly at the cold-pressed juice concoctions in the refrigerated case, and tug my arm. Eventually, I relented, and we joined the queue of sleep-deprived adults in line for the the “Back to Normal” and “Hangover Be Gone” remedy cleanses.

My ten-year-old (who, for the record, was not hung over) opted instead for a bottle of “Aloha Sunrise,” a blend of watermelon, coconut water, lemon juice, and salt. But then, I saw the sticker price on a single-serving bottle: $11.00.

Seriously?

By then, we were at the front of the line, and Big-O already had a big anticipatory smile on his face, so I pulled out my wallet. And to be honest, the beverage was pretty darned refreshing. But I knew I could recreate it at home for a fraction of the price—and without the accompanying whiff of desperation and cigarette smoke perfuming the air.

And I did!

This watermelon cooler is perfect for your summertime parties—just blend it ahead of time, and it’ll keep in the fridge for up to two days. When it’s time to serve it, shake well and pour over ice!

Time to make this Watermelon Coconut Cooler!

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds (1.4 kg) seedless watermelon cubes
  • 1 cup coconut water (I like Harmless coconut water)
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Equipment:

  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Blender
  • Measuring cup
  • Lime juicer
  • Measuring spoon

Method:

Crack open your watermelon.

A woman splitting a watermelon in two to make kid-friendly Watermelon Coconut Cooler

It’s totally fine to purchase pre-cubed watermelon, but chopping it up yourself isn’t that hard—and way cheaper.

Someone slicing a watermelon for paleo Watermelon Coconut Cooler

The size of the cubes won’t matter; just roughly chop ’em up the same size.

Cutting watermelon into cubes on a wooden cutting board.

Throw the cubes into a blender and pour in the coconut water. (If your blender has less capacity than 64 ounces, you can divide the recipe and blend everything up in two batches.)

Pouring coconut water into a blender filled with watermelon cubes to make Watermelon Coconut Cooler

Add the juice from one lime…

Squeezing lime juice into a blender filled with watermelon and coconut water.

…and a smidge of sea salt.

Measuring out some salt to add to Watermelon Coconut Cooler.

Blitz until liquefied. If your blender isn’t super powerful and you end up with some chunky pulp, just strain it out.

Three sequential shots of a woman blending Watermelon Coconut Cooler in a Vitamix.

Chill it in the refrigerator, and then serve over ice. Or if you’re as impatient as I am, just pour it over ice and enjoy immediately.

Pouring Watermelon Coconut Cooler into a clear glass with ice cubes.

You can store this summery beverage in a sealed container for up to 2 days, but remember to shake the heck out of it before serving.

A side view of a glass of Watermelon Coconut Cooler, a healthy Whole30 summer mocktail

By the way, it’s absolutely fine with me if you prefer to make these coolers a little more “adult” by adding your favorite fermented beverage. Your secret’s safe with me!

An overhead shot of Watermelon Coconut Cooler in a glass, along with some sliced limes.

Enjoy!


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An overhead shot of a glass of healthy Watermelon Coconut Cooler, a tasty Whole30 cocktail.
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Watermelon Coconut Cooler

This Whole30-friendly watermelon cooler is perfect for your summertime parties—just blend it ahead of time, and it’ll keep in the fridge for up to two days. When it’s time to serve it, shake well and pour over ice!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mocktail
Keyword: Game Day, gluten-free, mocktail, paleo, Primal
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Michelle Tam

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds seedless watermelon cubes
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions 

  • Crack open your watermelon and roughly chop it into cubes that are the same size. 
  • Throw the cubes into a blender and pour in the coconut water. (If your blender has less capacity than 64 ounces, you can divide the recipe and blend everything up in two batches.)
  • Add the juice from one lime and a smidge of sea salt.
  • Blitz until liquefied. If your blender isn’t super powerful and you end up with some chunky pulp, just strain it out.
  • Chill it in the refrigerator, and then serve over ice. Or if you’re as impatient as I am, just pour it over ice and enjoy immediately.
  • You can store this summery beverage in a sealed container for up to 2 days, but remember to shake the heck out of it before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g

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