I love when the weather starts to turn warm because it means summer is just around the corner — and that means tropical fruits are back in season. There is something so satisfying about walking into the market and seeing piles of ripe mangoes, fragrant pineapples, and those gorgeous striped watermelons stacked up near the entrance. It is one of my favorite times of year to experiment in the kitchen. This tropical juice refresher came out of one of those happy experimenting days, and it has become a warm-weather staple in my house. Sweet, hydrating, and completely naturally delicious — it is the kind of drink you want to make a big pitcher of and bring to a family picnic or set out by the pool on a hot afternoon. No sugar added, no artificial anything. Just real fruit, run through a juicer, poured over ice.
Why You'll Love This Tropical Juice Refresher
- Made with 100% whole fruit, no added sugar
- Uses a juicer so it’s lighter than a smoothie
- Perfect for summer gatherings, pool parties, picnics
- Kid-friendly and naturally hydrating
Pineapple Watermelon Tropical Juice Refresher
Ingredients
Method
- Cut off top and bottom of pineapple, then remove the core. Stand upright. Slice downward with a knife along the edge of pineapple to remove skin. Cut pineapple into chunks that fit in juicer.
- Cut the ends off of the watermelon and stand it upright. Using a knife, remove the green skin and pith in strips around the melon. Slice the inner fruit into chunks.
- Peel mango. slice down center of mango along each side of the pit. Score a grid pattern into fruit with knife. Press the under the outer skin so fruit is pushed out into cubes and scoop them out with a spoon.
- Place a cup or juice pitcher under the spout and place a a bowl or pitcher under the spout that dispenses the pulp (if using a compact juicer the pulp may be collected inside the machine).
- Turn on machine and begin feeding the pineapple, watermelon, and mango into the chute.
- Leave machine on until all juice has been dispensed.
- Pour juice into pitcher and add filtered water. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour into glasses, add ice, and garnish with pineapple chunk or a slice of lime.
Variations to Try
It’s easy to swap out or add a few simple ingredients to give your tropical juice refresher a different taste and added benefits.
Add a squeeze of lime for brightness
For extra electrolytes, swap water for coconut water
Add a piece of ginger for a spicy kick
Make it crisp and colorful with cooled hibiscus tea instead of water.
Health Benefits of This Refreshing Juice
Fresh juice made at home has so many benefits over store bought and restaurant versions that have been sitting in packages for days, weeks, or months. These fruits are packed with essential vitamins and minerals to help with digestion, hydration, and immunity.
- Pineapple: bromelain for digestion, Vitamin C, anti-inflammatory
- Watermelon: hydration, lycopene, electrolytes (potassium)
- Mango: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folate, digestive support
More Summer Juice Recipes to try
Stay cool and refreshed all summer long with these recipes.
Peach Smoothie with Lecithin Recipe
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