Sooooo our apartment was recently infested with itty bitty fruit flies. It was the worst thing ever. Like, it was literally a nightmare.
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!
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
Watermelon Cucumber Cooler
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- 1 cup frozen watermelon cubes
- 1/2 overripe, pre-sliced frozen banana
- 1/4 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/3 cup water
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
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I hate those nasty fruit flies!! But I do love the combo of watermelon and cucumber!
Isn’t it so refreshing? Perfect for summer!
I hate those nasty fruit flies!! But I do love the combo of watermelon and cucumber!
Isn’t it so refreshing? Perfect for summer!
Thanks for the hints on the fruit flies! That things are ANNOYING!!
Rubbing alcohol seriously works like a charm!
Thanks for the hints on the fruit flies! That things are ANNOYING!!
Rubbing alcohol seriously works like a charm!
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!
OMG I think I would die if there were a bunch of ants crawling around my kitchen….eeeeek!
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!
OMG I think I would die if there were a bunch of ants crawling around my kitchen….eeeeek!
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.
Wine is a great idea! With all the wine we have laying around, I totally should have thought of that 🙂 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!
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.
Wine is a great idea! With all the wine we have laying around, I totally should have thought of that 🙂 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!
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
Nice idea! Thanks for the tip, Karina!
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
Nice idea! Thanks for the tip, Karina!
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 🙂
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!
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 🙂
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!
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! 🙂
Aww thanks so much, Elizabeth! It really is super refreshing when you add a bit of cucumber.
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! 🙂
Aww thanks so much, Elizabeth! It really is super refreshing when you add a bit of cucumber.
Just to let you know 🙂 I am making this tomorrow morning. Prepped it all tonight. Cant wait to try. 🙂
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Just to let you know 🙂 I am making this tomorrow morning. Prepped it all tonight. Cant wait to try. 🙂
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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!
Glad I’m not alone! This cooler is quite the yummy way to use up watermelon leftovers, trust me 🙂
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!
Glad I’m not alone! This cooler is quite the yummy way to use up watermelon leftovers, trust me 🙂