Description
This refreshing Watermelon Juice Blend is a quick, healthy beverage perfect for hot days. Combining sweet watermelon, tart lime, crisp apple, earthy beet, and fragrant mint, it offers a delightful, hydrating drink packed with nutrients and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 small watermelon (about 4 cups, cubed)
- 1 small lime
- 1 Honeycrisp apple
- 1/2 of a beet, washed
- 1 teaspoon of fresh mint, washed
Instructions
- Prepare the Produce: Remove the rind from the watermelon and cut it into spears. Peel the lime to remove its outer skin. Wash the apple, beet, and mint thoroughly.
- Juice the Fruit and Vegetables: Use a juicer or blender to extract juice from the watermelon, lime, apple, beet, and mint. If using a blender, blend until smooth and then strain to separate the juice from the pulp for a clearer drink.
- Serve: Pour the freshly made juice into glasses. Serve immediately at room temperature or over ice for a chilled, refreshing experience.
Notes
- For a smoother drink, blend all ingredients thoroughly and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- You can add a touch of honey or agave syrup if you prefer a sweeter juice, but the fruits add natural sweetness.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves for presentation and extra flavor.
- This juice is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
