Description
This watermelon juice recipe is your go-to refreshment for hot days, cozy brunches, or post-workout hydration. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it’s light, fruity, and takes only minutes to whip up. With options to add lime, mint, or even a pinch of salt, you can tailor it to your taste. Whether served over crushed ice or poured into popsicle molds, this is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups chilled seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- A few fresh mint leaves (optional)
- ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
- Pinch of salt or black salt (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove seeds if necessary.
- Add to a blender with lime juice, mint, sweetener, and salt if using.
- Blend until smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- Strain through a sieve if desired.
- Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with mint or lime.
Notes
- Always taste your watermelon first. If it’s sweet enough, you won’t need any sweetener.
- For a savory twist, try black salt and crushed mint.
- Want a fizzy version? Top with sparkling water just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg