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Refreshing Watermelon Juice
Get out your blender for this refreshing watermelon juice! Made with mint and fresh lemon, it can be made as a mocktail or cocktail.
YIELD 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced watermelon (preferably seedless)
- Mint leaves from ½ bunch , or more to taste
- 1 whole lemon or lime, juiced
- 2-4 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup cold water (or coconut water)
- ¼ cup Tequila , vodka, white rum or coconut rum, optional
Instructions
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Blend all ingredients but water in a blender until smooth. You can strain it using a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp if you like or if you used a watermelon with seeds.
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Add water, alcohol and additional sugar until desired consistency and taste is achieved.
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Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, then pour watermelon juice. Garnish with small watermelon slice, lemon wedge, or sprig of mint. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
To make a pitcher, double the recipe. Depending on the size of your blender, you may need to make it in two batches to fit all the melon.