Watermelon Lime Juice
In short: Fresh watermelon juice with lime and a pinch of salt, made in a blender in ten minutes. Light, very cold and refreshing on hot days. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 100 kcal
Watermelon is about 90 percent water, so it turns into juice with almost no effort. A blender does the work, and a quick strain removes the foam and pulp if you want a clear drink. Lime brightens the sweetness and a tiny pinch of salt makes the fruit taste more like itself. Serve it very cold. It also works well at a barbecue or picnic.
Instructions
- Cut the flesh away from the rind and into chunks. Pick out any black seeds if the melon is not seedless.
- Blend the watermelon on high for 30 to 45 seconds, until it is completely liquid and a little foamy.
- For a clear juice, pour it through a sieve into a jug, pressing lightly. For a thicker drink, skip this step and leave the pulp in.
- Stir in the lime juice and salt. Taste, and stir in the sugar only if the juice needs it.
- Chill the jug for at least 30 minutes so the juice is very cold.
- Stir, pour over ice and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- For a frosty version, freeze half of the watermelon chunks and blend them in for a slushy texture. Skip the straining.
- Add a few mint or basil leaves to the blender, or top each glass with sparkling water for a fizzy drink.
Questions and answers
Can I make watermelon juice without a blender?
Yes. Mash the chunks with a potato masher, or press them through a sieve with the back of a spoon. It takes a little longer but works well.
How long does watermelon juice last?
Up to 2 days in a sealed jar in the fridge. It separates into foam and liquid, so stir before serving, and discard it if it smells fermented.
Why add salt to watermelon juice?
A tiny pinch of salt softens any bitterness and makes the sweetness seem stronger. At this amount you will not taste it as salt.
How long does it take to make Watermelon Lime Juice?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Watermelon Lime Juice?
About 100 kcal per serving, with 2 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 21 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
