Its summer time! Break out the grills, burgers, and drinks!
Coming up with all these new recipes has been so much fun for me. While I was coming up with this recipe, and I took the first sip, it took me back to my childhood. Being at a family barbecue, running around playing with my friends, enjoying great food, and creating awesome memories! Eating fresh fruit on a hot day is one of the best feelings in the world. Just imagine a nice, juicy slice of watermelon on a hot day hanging by the pool – amazing, right?! Watermelon is by far one of my favorite fruits ever. It’s sweet, juicy, and so refreshing! This juice is so simple, and it’s a healthier option for you and your family. It has fresh watermelon, cucumber, and mint! Because watermelons are naturally sweet, additional sugar isn’t even necessary if you pick a really good melon!
Tip: This juice is all about picking the right watermelon! The easiest way to find that perfect melon is to hold it in one hand and gently smack it with your opposite hand. If it sounds and feels hollow, it’s ripe and ready to eat!
I decided to add cucumber and mint because of their natural health benefits and their refreshing taste. The flavors hit you in layers; first you get the natural sweetness of the watermelon, and then you get the refreshing after taste of the mint and cucumber… it’ll leave you craving for more! The combination will have you truly satisfied. Your taste buds will be dancing with joy! This juice will definitely be a hit at your next barbecue, family outing or just on a hot summer day.
So kick back, relax, and enjoy a tall glass of the most refreshing and delicious juice you’ve ever had!
Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Mint Juice
Ingredients
- 8 cups freshly sliced seedless watermelon cubed
- 1 cup freshly peeled cucumber cubed
- 2 tbsp. chopped mint leaves
- Sugar or honey to taste
Instructions
- Add cubed watermelon and cucumber to blender and mix until smooth.
- Using a strainer, strain juice continuously until it’s pulp free. (About three to four times)
- Tips: Once blended, the pulp can become bitter. I recommend staining to get a more intense and delicious watermelon flavor.
- Return juice to the blender with the chopped mint and pulse to crush the mint leaves and release their flavor.
- Taste, and add your sweetener of choice.
- Note: Watermelon is already awesomely sweet, so sweeteners are optional.
- Serve over ice and garnish with a fresh mint leaf. Enjoy!
