Description
This Watermelon Cucumber Cooler is a refreshing, vibrant drink made with fresh watermelon, cucumber, mint leaves, and lime juice. Perfect for hot days or post-workout hydration, it balances sweet, crisp, and invigorating natural flavors in a smooth, chilled beverage that’s easy to customize and delightful to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (natural)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (natural) or agave syrup (natural), optional
- 1/2 cup cold water
Optional Variations
- Fresh basil or cilantro leaves (to substitute mint)
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks or kiwi chunks
- Maple syrup (natural) or date syrup (natural) as alternate sweeteners
- A pinch of freshly ground black pepper or a thin jalapeño slice
- Sparkling water for fizz
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop the watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or chunks. Rinse fresh mint leaves gently under cold water and squeeze fresh lime juice. Have all ingredients ready for blending.
- Blend for Smoothness: Place watermelon, cucumber, mint leaves, and cold water into a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and consistent. Add honey or agave syrup (natural) at this stage if a sweeter drink is desired.
- Strain and Chill: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher to remove pulp and seeds, creating a silky texture. Chill the cooler in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance refreshment.
- Serve with Lime Juice Splash: Before serving, stir in freshly squeezed lime juice (natural) to brighten the flavor. Stir well, pour over ice cubes, and garnish as desired for the ultimate chilled experience.
Notes
- Use ripe and juicy watermelon for the best flavor.
- Chill ingredients before blending to keep the drink cold longer.
- Lightly bruise the mint leaves to release more aroma.
- Adjust water quantity to achieve preferred drink thickness.
- Consume within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon cooler, cucumber drink, refreshing summer beverage, natural hydration, mint drink
