Ingredients
Base Pure Green Watermelon Juice:
- 4 cups fresh pure green watermelon, cubed and seeded
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Ice cubes for serving
Pairing Options (Choose One):
Citrus Burst: 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, 6-8 mint leaves Tropical Paradise: 1/2 cup coconut water, 2 tbsp pineapple juice, coconut flakes Herbal Garden: 4-5 basil leaves, 1 tbsp cucumber juice, lime wedges Ginger Spice: 1 tsp fresh grated ginger, 1 tbsp honey, sparkling water Berry Medley: 1/4 cup strawberries, 2 tbsp blueberries, 1 tbsp raspberry puree Cucumber Mint: 1/2 cucumber chopped, 8-10 mint leaves, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Lavender Honey: 1 tsp dried lavender, 2 tbsp raw honey, lemon balm garnish Jalapeño Lime: 1/4 minced jalapeño, 2 tbsp lime juice, pink salt rim Rosemary Citrus: 2 rosemary sprigs, 1 tbsp grapefruit juice, orange wheel
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon: Remove rind and seeds from pure green watermelon. Cut into uniform cubes for consistent blending.
- Initial Blend: Process watermelon cubes in blender for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth. Strain through fine-mesh sieve if desired.
- Add Base Flavors: Incorporate lime juice, honey, and sea salt into watermelon juice. Stir gently to combine evenly.
- Choose Pairing: Select one pairing combination and add ingredients gradually, tasting to achieve preferred intensity.
- Final Blend: Process pairing ingredients with watermelon juice for 30-45 seconds. For herb variations, steep 10-15 minutes before straining.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes minimum. Serve over ice in chilled glasses with appropriate garnish.
Notes
- Fruit Selection: Choose watermelons that yield slightly to pressure but maintain firmness
- Storage: Refrigerate in airtight glass containers for 3-4 days maximum
- Freezing: Can be frozen up to 6 months; thaw slowly in refrigerator
- Substitutions: Replace honey with maple syrup for vegan option; use stevia for low-calorie version
- Batch Prep: Recipe scales easily for larger quantities; cube watermelon 2 days ahead
- Texture: Avoid over-blending to prevent foamy texture
- Temperature: Always serve well-chilled for optimal refreshment
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required)
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending/Juicing
- Cuisine: American/International
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fl oz (240ml)
- Calories: 46
- Sugar: 9.4g (natural fruit sugars)
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11.5g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg