Watermelon Juice
A bright, hydrating watermelon juice made with fresh watermelon, lime, and optional mint or ginger. Ready in minutes and perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Main
- 6 cups seedless watermelon cubes about half a medium watermelon
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice about half a lime
- 1 tsp honey or agave, optional
- Ice cubes for serving
Optional Add-ins
- Fresh mint leaves 6–8 leaves
- ½ inch piece fresh ginger peeled
- Pinch sea salt
- Sparkling water to top off
To Garnish
- Mint sprigs
- Thin lime wheels
- Small watermelon wedges
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove any large seeds. Seedless watermelon is easiest, but small seeds are fine if you strain later.
- Place watermelon cubes, lime juice, and honey (if using) in a blender. Add mint or ginger if desired. Blend on high until smooth.
- For a silky texture, pour through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing to extract the juice. Skip if you prefer pulp.
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes or pour over ice. Top with sparkling water for fizz if you like.
- Add mint sprigs, lime wheels, or a small watermelon wedge for a pretty finish.
Notes
- Adjust honey to taste — ripe watermelon may not need extra sweetener.
- Freeze watermelon cubes for an instant slush or to use as ice without diluting the flavor.
- A pinch of salt enhances perceived sweetness, especially in less-ripe fruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgSugar: 18g
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