Chili-Spiced Watermelon and Cucumber Punch
A cool and spicy punch combining juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber with a kick of chili for a lively summer drink. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together seedless watermelon cubes, peeled cucumber slices, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon cubes
- 1 cup peeled cucumber slices
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 3 cups club soda
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 3 cups ice cubes
- 8 fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a blender, purée 3 cups seedless watermelon cubes and 1 cup peeled cucumber slices until smooth.
- Step 2: Strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove pulp.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup simple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder until well combined.
- Step 4: Gently mix in 3 cups club soda and 8 fresh mint leaves torn slightly to release aroma.
- Step 5: Add 3 cups ice cubes to chill the punch before serving in tall glasses garnished with an extra mint sprig.
