Name: Fresh Watermelon & Mint Juice with Ice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped watermelon; ½ cup water; squeeze of lemon or lime; 1 cup ice; 6 mint leaves

This simple Watermelon Cooler Mock or Cocktail is a super quick recipe for wonderfully cool and refreshing drinks. This watermelon and mint juice isn’t sweet at all, but you can adapt it for those with a sweet tooth by adding coconut water (a healthier alternative to sugar).

To make yourself a cocktail, simply add a shot of gin or vodka.

A Little on Watermelon

There’s a good reason why watermelon becomes such a popular food during the summer months. As it starts to get hotter and hotter, the need to stay hydrated becomes ever more imperative and we find ourselves reaching for colder foods, drinks and deserts. In particular, watermelon is perfect for warmer weather as it’s extremely hydrating (consisting mainly of water) and full of vitamin C! Blended into a juice with water and ice, using a NutriBullet or juicer, a drink of this Watermelon Cooler Mock or Cocktail is a great and delicious way to stay cool and refreshed.

As well as its impressive hydrating abilities, watermelon is an alkaline food which helps to neutralize the acidic components in our diets, thereby helping our bodies maintain a proper pH level.

All these benefits make this delicious and juicy fruit a great ingredient for refreshing summer recipes!

Other Recipes Like This…

For more refreshing recipes that are great for cooling down, try my Frozen Yoghurt & Berry Cupcakes (which you can also make as lollies), my cool Vegan Chia-Berry Coconut Jelly and my chilled Chocolate Chia Pudding best enjoyed when served with ice cream toppings.