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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Drinks Β» Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

    ★★★★★ from 1 reviews

    Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

    Published Jul 29, 2013 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 34 Comments

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    Sooooo our apartment was recently infested with itty bitty fruit flies. It was the worst thing ever. Like, it was literally a nightmare.

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    I hate bugs. All of the sudden, those evil little yuckies were EVERYWHERE. There was barely even any fruit out. Tis the season, right? We set out apples in vinegar to try to trap them, and though it worked, it also led like 20 vomit-inducing fruit flies sitting right by the sink. Disgusting.

    I didn't want to spray a bunch of chemicals all over the kitchen in order to get rid of the scoundrels, and I had readon line that rubbing alcohol  in a spray bottle does the trick, so I did just that. I sprayed the crap out of every fly I saw, and let me tell you, there was a lot of spraying. It smelled like vodka in the kitchen for a good while. I got a spray bottle for a dollar at Target, which is now sitting in the shower filled with apple cider vinegar and water. Remember how soft and shiny it makes your hair?

    Those spray bottles are so useful!

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    So you can imagine how scared I was to cut a big juicy watermelon in the kitchen when I knew those fruit flies were lurking in the nooks and crannies. I cut it up SUPER fast, threw it in the blender and stashed the rest in the fridge....all without a single fruit fly in site! It was a HUGE accomplishment.

    This delish drink is like a cross between a smoothie and juice, depending on how much water you add. It's incredibly refreshing and cooling from the sweet frozen watermelon chunks and the crisp cukes. It screams summer!

    Take that, fruit fly freakazoids.

    Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

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    Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 10 mins
    • Yield: 1 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup frozen watermelon cubes
    • ½ overripe, pre-sliced frozen banana
    • ¼ medium cucumber, sliced
    • ⅓ cup water

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

      August 01, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      We have the same issue. I'm SO tired of obnoxious little bugs flying around my head, landing on my food--argh! I have not eaten nearly enough watermelon this summer. I think it's definitely time to buy one and maybe use the leftovers to make this cooler!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 02, 2013 at 10:41 am

        Glad I'm not alone! This cooler is quite the yummy way to use up watermelon leftovers, trust me πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

      August 01, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      We have the same issue. I'm SO tired of obnoxious little bugs flying around my head, landing on my food--argh! I have not eaten nearly enough watermelon this summer. I think it's definitely time to buy one and maybe use the leftovers to make this cooler!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 02, 2013 at 10:41 am

        Glad I'm not alone! This cooler is quite the yummy way to use up watermelon leftovers, trust me πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Kathy @ Food Wine Thyme says

      July 31, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Just to let you know πŸ™‚ I am making this tomorrow morning. Prepped it all tonight. Cant wait to try. πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Kathy @ Food Wine Thyme says

      July 31, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Just to let you know πŸ™‚ I am making this tomorrow morning. Prepped it all tonight. Cant wait to try. πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Elizabeth @ Elizabeth's Garden Kitchen says

      July 30, 2013 at 6:07 pm

      This recipe looks so refreshing! I've been adding watermelon to a lot of my smoothies lately but hadn't thought to add cucumber too. I just found your blog - it's adorable! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2013 at 9:28 am

        Aww thanks so much, Elizabeth! It really is super refreshing when you add a bit of cucumber.

        Reply
    6. Elizabeth @ Elizabeth's Garden Kitchen says

      July 30, 2013 at 6:07 pm

      This recipe looks so refreshing! I've been adding watermelon to a lot of my smoothies lately but hadn't thought to add cucumber too. I just found your blog - it's adorable! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2013 at 9:28 am

        Aww thanks so much, Elizabeth! It really is super refreshing when you add a bit of cucumber.

        Reply
    7. Khushboo Thadani says

      July 30, 2013 at 4:09 am

      Gah I hate bugs- such nuisances! Have you ever tried lighting a candle? That seems to do the trick when flies are in an abundance- those buggers won't dare come near πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 30, 2013 at 1:45 pm

        Nope, but that's a great idea! I need some help in the candle department...I think my apartment would really benefit from the nice smell, too!

        Reply
    8. Khushboo Thadani says

      July 30, 2013 at 4:09 am

      Gah I hate bugs- such nuisances! Have you ever tried lighting a candle? That seems to do the trick when flies are in an abundance- those buggers won't dare come near πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 30, 2013 at 1:45 pm

        Nope, but that's a great idea! I need some help in the candle department...I think my apartment would really benefit from the nice smell, too!

        Reply
    9. karina says

      July 29, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      I always use an apple cider vinegar trap to get rid of those buggers. Just pour a bit in a glass, add a drop of soap to break the tension and wait for them to fall in hehhe

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 30, 2013 at 1:46 pm

        Nice idea! Thanks for the tip, Karina!

        Reply
    10. karina says

      July 29, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      I always use an apple cider vinegar trap to get rid of those buggers. Just pour a bit in a glass, add a drop of soap to break the tension and wait for them to fall in hehhe

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 30, 2013 at 1:46 pm

        Nice idea! Thanks for the tip, Karina!

        Reply
    11. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      July 29, 2013 at 6:55 pm

      I've suffered an attack of the fruit flies myself and used wine to attract the little buggers. I like the apple cider vinegar idea though. Hopefully they are gone for good!
      Watermelon and cucumber are so right together. Love, love, love.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 29, 2013 at 7:55 pm

        Wine is a great idea! With all the wine we have laying around, I totally should have thought of that πŸ™‚ I think they're pretty much gone. Hopefully they are, considering I bought bananas for the first time in weeks hoping they wouldn't get attacked!

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    12. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      July 29, 2013 at 6:55 pm

      I've suffered an attack of the fruit flies myself and used wine to attract the little buggers. I like the apple cider vinegar idea though. Hopefully they are gone for good!
      Watermelon and cucumber are so right together. Love, love, love.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 29, 2013 at 7:55 pm

        Wine is a great idea! With all the wine we have laying around, I totally should have thought of that πŸ™‚ I think they're pretty much gone. Hopefully they are, considering I bought bananas for the first time in weeks hoping they wouldn't get attacked!

        Reply
    13. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      July 29, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Thanks for the hints on the fruit flies! That things are ANNOYING!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 29, 2013 at 7:54 pm

        Rubbing alcohol seriously works like a charm!

        Reply
    14. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      July 29, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Thanks for the hints on the fruit flies! That things are ANNOYING!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 29, 2013 at 7:54 pm

        Rubbing alcohol seriously works like a charm!

        Reply
    15. Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says

      July 29, 2013 at 10:04 am

      I hate those nasty fruit flies!! But I do love the combo of watermelon and cucumber!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 29, 2013 at 7:53 pm

        Isn't it so refreshing? Perfect for summer!

        Reply
    16. Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says

      July 29, 2013 at 10:04 am

      I hate those nasty fruit flies!! But I do love the combo of watermelon and cucumber!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 29, 2013 at 7:53 pm

        Isn't it so refreshing? Perfect for summer!

        Reply
    17. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      July 29, 2013 at 10:54 am

      Ahhh...I hate fruit flies or any type of bugs for that matter! A few weeks ago our kitchen was infest with little ants! I was totally freaking out! I got some ant traps and now they're finally gone! Phew!

      Love the watermelon cooler!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 29, 2013 at 7:54 pm

        OMG I think I would die if there were a bunch of ants crawling around my kitchen....eeeeek!

        Reply
    18. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      July 29, 2013 at 10:54 am

      Ahhh...I hate fruit flies or any type of bugs for that matter! A few weeks ago our kitchen was infest with little ants! I was totally freaking out! I got some ant traps and now they're finally gone! Phew!

      Love the watermelon cooler!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 29, 2013 at 7:54 pm

        OMG I think I would die if there were a bunch of ants crawling around my kitchen....eeeeek!

        Reply

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