Taco Bell Just Brought Back Its Watermelon Freeze for Summer
Updated: Apr. 25, 2019
Summer starts early, thanks to this cool Watermelon Freeze.
Say hello to SUMMER, because Taco Bell just released one of our favorite seasonal drinks! Yes, we’re talking about the Watermelon Freeze—complete with candy seeds. It’s time to get seriously excited and run out to grab one. But before you go, read up on things you should know about Taco Bell.
What even is a Watermelon Freeze?
Taco Bell describes the treat as “a frosty, freeze-y watermelon drink with candy seeds that won’t sprout a watermelon patch in your stomach (really, go on and eat ’em)—it’s something that goes great with the sweetness of summer months.”
The T-Bell team also explains why you should fall head-over-heels in love with this particular drink: “In our humble opinion, the Watermelon Freeze is the best thing since sliced watermelon.” It’s the drink everyone wants to be drinking as soon as the temps start rising. (Well, either a Watermelon Freeze or one of these easy mixed drinks.)
Taco Bell made the epic announcement on Twitter. Needless to say, the huge news was met with a whole lot of joy!
Summer arrived early. The #WatermelonFreeze is back. 🍉 pic.twitter.com/vRz8aoBZ8r
— Taco Bell (@tacobell) April 12, 2019
When can I get my hands on the drink?
If you’re hoping to get your hands on this refreshing and original drink, you’d better act fast. Taco Bell says that the exclusive beverage will only be available at select stores for a limited time. The Watermelon Freeze costs just $2.39—so better get moving!
Love Taco Bell? Try our tasty copycat recipes.
Turn It into a Shark
From now on, the only way I'm eating watermelon is if comes to me as a Watermelon Shark. It's not even a question.The recipe calls for filling it for fruit, but I say you fill it with whatever you think that shark wants to eat. Like chocolate-covered bacon.
Bake It into a Cake
…that looks like a watermelon, of course! The recipe for this adorable dessert comes from the blog Bird on a Cake and includes watermelon puree in both the cake and the cream cheese frosting. So, you're essentially eating watermelon… mixed with some cake. It's practically health food.
Cover It in Chocolate
Freezing watermelon cubes and then dipping them in chocolate is a genius move, if you ask us. Kelly Senyei of the blog Just a Taste rolled hers in sea salt afterward, which sounds amazing, but we could see a whole host of possibilities here. Sprinkles? Mini chocolate chips? Coconut? Colored sanding sugar? Go wild.
Make It into a Mocktail
Cheers for hot weather! A mocktail is a drink anyone can enjoy and elevates your backyard celebration beyond a cooler full of sodas. A glass of Quick Watermelon Cooler will hit the spot with all your guests—it's sweet, lemonade-y and full of the best flavors of summer. See why watermelons cost $1,500 in Japan.
Turn It into a Fancy Sorbet
Sorbet is like ice cream, but minus the dairy, which is great news for people who don't eat that sort of thing. This Watermelon Chocolate Chip Sorbet is basically watermelon with some fruit juice and sugar, blended and frozen. It'll make the perfect summer dessert or poolside cool-down snack.
Put It in a Contest-Winning Salsa
Recipe creator Carolyn Butterfield says all of the ingredients in her Contest-Winning Watermelon Salsa, save for the lime, came straight from her garden and hives. You can't get any fresher than that! Combine watermelon with ingredients like cucumber, red onion, cilantro, basil and mint and watch it disappear at your next party.
Whip Up the Easiest Salad Ever
Mix cubes of watermelon with bite-sized squares of salty feta, slices of fennel and a little bit of mint, and you'll have a summer-perfect side dish that will make people think you're a pretty fancy cook. (I like to add honey and olive oil, too.)
Gummy It
Kids (and adults—who are we kidding?) will love this riff on watermelon. From the paleo blog Meatified comes this super fun recipe for Sour Watermelon Gummies. The sour comes from a dose of lemon juice and the gelatin they recommend is grass-fed.
Grill It
I can't help but picture grilled watermelon, which is roughly 92% water, dissolving into the slats of a barbecue. But apparently that's not the case! Grilled, watermelon indeed intact and transforms into a smoky and richly flavored side dish. Add your seasoning of choice to wedges—red pepper flakes, lime and honey or a sprinkle of cilantro and sea salt would all be good.
Make It Boozy
There are lots of variations on "drunk watermelon," but you'll get the best results by slicing the top off a watermelon and removing the fruit, cubing or balling it and soaking the pieces in your liquor of choice. (We recommend tequila!) Then, use the empty watermelon as a serving dish. Just keep the kids away from this one. For anyone who can't get enough watermelon, don't miss this refreshing collection.
