Description
A refreshing and hydrating summer drink made with fresh watermelon, mint, and lime juice. This Watermelon Cooler is naturally sweet, easy to make, and perfect for beating the heat.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cubes (seeds removed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 4–5 fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Add watermelon cubes, lime juice, mint leaves, and sugar (if using) to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain the juice using a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or jug (optional, for a smoother texture).
- Pour the cooler into serving glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish with mint leaves or watermelon wedges if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your watermelon.
- Straining is optional but recommended for a smoother drink.
- Add a splash of soda or sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
