These watermelon gatorade shots are naturally rehydrating and easy to make in a blender with 5 ingredients. Packed with electrolytes and no added sugar, these shots are perfect after a workout or to hydrate.
These watermelon gatorade shots allow you to skip the artificial sports drinks full of process ingredients. Choose these made in a blender shots instead that are juicy and pink and without refined sugar.
These watermelon shots are made with real fruit, a splash of coconut water, and just a pinch of salt, they’re perfect after a workout or anytime you're feeling drained.
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Ingredients Needed
- Cucumber. Use an organic English cucumber and leave on the peel.
- Coconut water. Necessary for natural electrolytes.
- Lemon juice
- Salt
See the recipe card at the bottom for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🍉 How to Make Watermelon Gatorade Shots
For more detail, visit the complete and printable recipe at the bottom of this post, but here are general steps.
Step 1: Wash a watermelon and cut and collect the pink interior. Measure what you need and freeze or refrigerate the rest. Here's my post on how to freeze watermelon.
Step 2: Add all ingredients to a blender.
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Step 3: Blend until processed, about 10 seconds.
Step 4: Pour into shot glasses or a bottle. or ice cube trays—strain for a cleaner shot or keep the fiber for extra nutrition.
Should You Strain Your Shots?
If you strain your blended shots: Your shot will be clearer and your body will absorb the electrolytes and fruit sugar instantly - best if you are depleted but be careful of a sugar rush.
If you do not strain your blended shots: Your shots will be cloudy but high in fiber. Your body will absorb the electrolytes and fruit sugar more gradually but will benefit from fiber.
💡 Tips for Success
- Use cold watermelon and coconut water to make these extra refreshing.
- The salt matters! A pinch of sea salt adds sodium and enhances sweetness.
- Try yellow or seedless watermelon for a different flavor and color pop.
❄️ Pro Tip or Storage Idea
Freeze into cubes and toss a cube or more into your water bottle or smoothie for a boost of flavor and electrolytes on the go!
🧊 Storage Instructions
- Store refrigerated: Pour shots into 3-ounce bottles or pour it into a bottle and pour out 3 ounces into a glass when needed.
- Store in the Freezer: In ice cube trays - thaw one or two cubes the prior night by putting them in a glass and refrigerating it overnight.
- Picnic Tip: In an air-conditioned setting, they’ll stay firm for about 20–30 minutes before starting to soften, depending on the room temp.
FAQS
Yes! It contains potassium, magnesium, and amino acids like L-citrulline that may reduce muscle soreness and aid recovery.
Lemon juice provides vitamin C, a refreshing tang, and helps support electrolyte balance while enhancing the drink’s flavor.
Definitely—just keep an eye on overall fruit sugar if you're watching blood sugar levels. These are a healthy alternative to sugary drinks.
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📖 Recipe
Watermelon Gatorade Shots (blender, cucumber)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon
- ½ cup cucumber, sliced peel or not, use English cucumbers
- ¼ cup coconut water
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Wash a watermelon and cut and collect the pink interior. Measure what you need and freeze or refrigerate the rest.
- Add all ingredients to a blender.2 cups watermelon, ½ cup cucumber, sliced, ¼ cup coconut water, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, pinch salt
- Blend until processed, about 10 seconds.
- Pour into shot glasses or a bottle. or ice cube trays. Strain for faster absorbtion, or don't and keep nutritious fiber.
Dee Dine says
Watermelon and cucumber make these the perfect substitute for Gatorade shots!