Watermelon juice is a light and refreshing drink made with fresh watermelon and a few simple ingredients. It is naturally sweet, hydrating and perfect for hot days. This recipe shows how to make the classic version at home, with simple options to adjust the flavor if you like.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 · 4 glasses
  • Category: Beverages
  • Cuisine: World

Ingredients

  • 1 watermelon (– medium-sized)
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 to 3 pinches black salt (or chaat masala, optional, to garnish)

Method

Prepping

  1. Cut the watermelon as shown above in the step-by-step photo guide or whichever method you know or prefer. Remove the seeds.
  2. Chop the flesh in rough cubes.

Making Watermelon Juice

  1. In a blender add the chopped watermelon and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the juice in glasses and serve immediately.
  3. Optionally if you like you can sprinkle a light pinch of black salt or on top of the juice.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.