Watermelon Juice Recipe

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Watermelon juice is a light and refreshing drink made with fresh watermelon and a few simple ingredients. It is naturally sweet, hydrating and perfect for hot days. This recipe shows how to make the classic version at home, with simple options to adjust the flavor if you like.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Beverages

Cuisine: World

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Difficulty Level: Easy

Servings: glasses

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Dassana Amit

Ingredients

1 watermelon – medium-sized
½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 to 3 pinches black salt or chaat masala, optional, to garnish

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Instructions

Prepping

Cut the watermelon as shown above in the step-by-step photo guide or whichever method you know or prefer. Remove the seeds.
Chop the flesh in rough cubes.

Making Watermelon Juice

In a blender add the chopped watermelon and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Pour the juice in glasses and serve immediately.
Optionally if you like you can sprinkle a light pinch of black salt or on top of the juice.

Notes

Watermelon: Use ripe, sweet watermelon for the best taste and flavor. Cut and prep it using the method shown in the step-by-step photos above or the method that you know or prefer.
Watermelon juice combinations: Add citrus fruits like lime, pomelo, or lemon. For floral notes, use rosewater, orange blossom water, hibiscus tea, or gulkand (Indian rose petal jam). For herbal flavor, add mint, basil, coriander (cilantro), or tarragon. For spice, add fresh ginger, cumin powder, or a pinch of cinnamon.
Garnishes: Garnish with black salt, chaat masala, or black pepper. For mint or citrus versions, mint leaves and chaat masala work well.
Make ahead: This juice tastes best fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours. Leftovers can be frozen into popsicles or ice cubes.

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