Description
This Watermelon Grape Refresher is your go-to summer drink—chilled fruit, probiotic Yakult, and fizzy soda layered into a sweet-tart, gut-friendly glass of sunshine! It’s creamy, sparkly, and totally refreshing. Perfect for hot afternoons, brunches, or just a mid-day pick-me-up. Bonus: no blender required!
Ingredients
1 cup seedless watermelon, scooped into balls or cubed
1 cup green grapes, whole or halved
1 bottle Yakult (or your favorite probiotic yogurt drink)
1 can lemon-lime soda or sparkling water, chilled
1 tablespoon simple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Bamboo skewers (optional, for fruit garnish)
Instructions
Chill the fruit: Place the watermelon and grapes in the freezer for 20–30 minutes until partially frozen. This keeps the drink icy cold without diluting it.
Assemble the glasses: Divide the frozen watermelon and grapes between two tall glasses. Add a few ice cubes on top.
Swirl in Yakult: Pour half of the Yakult bottle into each glass. Gently swirl to mix slightly with the fruit.
Add fizz: Top off each glass with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water until full.
Sweeten (optional): Stir in simple syrup or honey if you’d like a bit more sweetness. Start with a teaspoon and taste.
Garnish and serve: Thread grapes onto a bamboo skewer and place across each glass. Add a fresh mint sprig on top. Serve immediately!
Notes
Fruit swaps: Red grapes, strawberries, or cantaloupe all work well in place of green grapes or watermelon.
Vegan version: Use a plant-based probiotic drink like coconut kefir instead of Yakult.
Low-sugar option: Skip the sweetener and opt for plain sparkling water.
Party-ready: Prep the fruit in advance and let guests customize their own refresher at a DIY drink bar.
Best served immediately for maximum fizz and freshness—but the frozen fruit can be prepped days in advance!