There’s something about a hot day that screams for a drink packed with fresh flavor. Enter the kiwi and watermelon smoothie — a blend that checks all the boxes for me. Sweet watermelon, bold kiwi, chilled to the bone. It’s the drink I grab when heat and thirst hit hard. Honestly, this drink just works, every single time. And making it? Fast and painless.

Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

All you need for this watermelon and kiwi smoothie sits right here:

  • Watermelon (seedless works best), two cups, cubed
  • Two ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • Half a cup of cold water or coconut water
  • One tablespoon of honey or agave (totally up to you)
  • Half a cup of ice
  • Juice from half a lime (skip it if you’re not into the tang)

Instructions

No need to overthink it. Get your fruit ready, blend it up, and you’re in business.

Preparation

Slice and cube the watermelon. Peel and chop up those kiwis. You want them cold — stick them in the fridge or freezer for a few if they aren’t already. A cold base means a better drink, trust me.

Cooking

Dump everything into your blender — watermelon, kiwi, water (or coconut water), honey, lime, ice. Blend until everything looks smooth and pours easy. If your blender sounds like it’s struggling, pause, scrape the sides, and hit the button again. You’re looking for a drink that’s frosty and smooth, never watery.

Serving

Pour into tall glasses right away. Add a kiwi round or a watermelon chunk on the edge if you’re feeling extra. This drink needs to be sipped immediately; that’s when it’s at its peak.

Nutritional Value Per One Serving

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 70
Total Fat: 0.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 3 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 17 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 13 g
Protein: 1 g

Tips and Variations

The best part of this watermelon and kiwi smoothie? Tweaking it to fit your mood:

  • Fresh mint makes it taste straight from the garden.
  • Frozen fruit instead of ice turns it into something closer to dessert.
  • Coconut water lays down a mellow, vacation vibe.
  • Greek yogurt? Suddenly, your drink is breakfast.

If you’re curious, strawberries or pineapple slide right in here. Each time you switch it up, it feels like a new drink.

Conclusion

Does kiwi go well with watermelon? Try this, and you’ll answer that one yourself. Sweet, tart, and always refreshing — this watermelon kiwi smoothie recipe gets the job done and then some. I can’t think of a better drink for a sweltering day.