Description
This Watermelon mint juice is a refreshing, easy-to-make drink perfect for hot days of summer. It combines the natural sweetness of watermelon with the refreshing zing of mint and a squeeze of lime.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 4 cups of a seedless watermelon cubes (about a quarter of a medium size watermelon)
- 10-15 fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 limes (juice)
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Wash watermelon well before cutting.
- Cut watermelon into half than peal the skin of the amount you need.
- Cut watermelon into squares, and place in the blender.
- Wash mint very well then rinse.
- Add mint leaves over watermelon in blender.
- Squeeze lime over the watermelon and mint leaves in blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Stir in orange blossom water over the watermelon mint juice.
- Pour the mixture into separate glasses, or in a glass pitcher and keep in the fridge.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Use seedless watermelon with this recipe.
- For a colder juice, refrigerate the watermelon cubes before blending.
- Adjust the amount of mint leaves according to your preference for mint flavor.
- You can also add a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy version of the drink.
- Make it a drink and add some Vodka.
Customization Tips
- Experiment with Ratios: Adjust the amount of watermelon, mint, and other ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
- Chill Ingredients: Use chilled watermelon and other ingredients to ensure the juice is cold and refreshing.
- Ice Cubes: Freeze extra watermelon juice in ice cube trays and use them in the juice to keep it cold without diluting the flavor.