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Juneteenth Watermelon Red Soda Recipe

Juneteenth Red Foods & Drinks | Watermelon Red Soda

Juneteenth's red foods and drinks are not only delicious but also symbolic. Red is one of the primary colors used by African Americans to celebrate Juneteenth Black History, including this easy-to-make watermelon red soda recipe.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Fruit Chopping Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Soul Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Ingredients

  • 1 cup syrup I used Monin red watermelon syrup HERE
  • 3 ½ cups lemon-lime soda
  • 3 ½ cups sparkling water
  • 1 cup ginger ale
  • ¾ cup watermelon chopped
  • ¾ cup strawberries chopped
  • ¾ cup blueberries
  • 4 cups ice optional

Instructions

  • Add the watermelon syrup, lemon-lime soda, sparkling water, and ginger ale to a large pitcher or punch bowl.
  • Gently stir to combine.
  • Then add the chopped fruit to the soda mixture.
  • Optionally add 4 cups of ice to the pitcher, serve this Juneteenth watermelon soda in cups or glass tumblers, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.2mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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