Description
Enjoy a refreshing homemade watermelon juice, perfect for hot days! This simple recipe blends ripe watermelon with optional lime juice and sweeteners for a thirst-quenching drink. Serve chilled over ice and garnish with mint for an extra touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized ripe watermelon (about 5–6 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
- Choose a ripe watermelon that feels heavy for its size, has a uniform shape, and a smooth skin. A yellow spot indicates it ripened on the ground and is likely sweet.
- Rinse the watermelon thoroughly under running water to remove dirt and pesticides.
- Place the watermelon on a cutting board and cut it in half lengthwise.
- Cut each half into smaller wedges and scoop out the flesh using a spoon or melon baller. You should have about 4-5 cups of watermelon flesh.
- Transfer the watermelon flesh into a blender. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth.
- If desired, add lime juice and honey or agave syrup to taste. Blend again for 10-15 seconds to combine.
- For a clear juice, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl or pitcher, pressing down to extract as much juice as possible.
- Taste the juice and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled watermelon juice over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of watermelon if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade watermelon juice!
Notes
- Store any leftover juice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays.
- Experiment with adding other fruits like strawberries or pineapple, or use coconut water for a tropical twist. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or jalapeño slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes