Watermelon Mint Cooler
Nutrition per serving
Protein per 100 kcal: 0.9g · Energy from macros: 4% protein / 96% carbs / 0% fat
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs to garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus extra to serve
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 lime, thinly sliced, to serve
- 2 fresh mint sprigs, to garnish
- 1 tsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into cubes, removing any seeds, and chill the cubes for 10 minutes if time allows.
Add the watermelon cubes, mint leaves, lime juice, honey, ginger and salt to a blender.
Pour in the cold water and blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a jug, pressing the pulp gently with a spoon.
Stir in the sparkling water, taste, and add a little more honey or lime juice if you like.
Fill two tall glasses with ice, pour in the cooler, and garnish with lime slices and mint sprigs. Serve straight away.
This watermelon mint cooler is a bright, ice-cold summer drink ready in just 10 minutes — sweet watermelon blended with fresh mint, lime juice and a splash of sparkling water, poured over ice. Watermelon and lime make this cooler naturally rich in vitamin C, which supports your immune system. Learn more about vitamin C-rich foods at https://nutricounter.net/tools/nutrition. About 110 calories per serving.
