Watermelon juice is the perfect refreshing drink, especially on hot days. It’s naturally sweet, hydrating, and packed with vitamins. Making fresh watermelon juice at home is incredibly easy and requires only a few simple ingredients. Here’s a quick and healthy recipe to make delicious watermelon juice without added sugar.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of fresh watermelon (seedless or seeds removed, cubed)
• Juice of 1 lime (optional, for extra flavor)
• A few mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
• Ice cubes (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Watermelon

1. Cut the Watermelon: Cut a ripe watermelon into quarters. Remove the rind and chop the flesh into cubes, ensuring all seeds are removed if you’re using a seeded variety.
2. Measure the Cubes: You’ll need about 4 cups of cubed watermelon for blending.

Step 2: Blend the Watermelon

1. Add Watermelon to Blender: Place the cubed watermelon into a blender. Since watermelon has a high water content, no extra liquid is needed.
2. Optional Lime Juice: Add the juice of 1 lime to the blender for a tangy twist.
3. Blend: Blend the watermelon on high until smooth and liquid, about 30 seconds.

Step 3: Strain the Juice (Optional)

1. Strain for a Smoother Juice: If you prefer a smoother juice, pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any pulp. Use the back of a spoon to press down and extract all the juice.
2. Leave It Pulpy: If you enjoy a bit of texture, you can skip the straining step and pour the juice directly into glasses.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

• Serve Chilled: Pour the fresh watermelon juice into glasses over ice cubes for a refreshing, hydrating drink.
• Garnish: Add a few mint leaves or a slice of lime as a garnish for extra flavor and presentation.

Optional Variations:

• Watermelon Mint Juice: Blend a handful of fresh mint leaves with the watermelon for a cool and refreshing twist.
• Watermelon Ginger Juice: Add a small piece of fresh ginger for a spicy kick and extra health benefits.
• Watermelon Lemonade: Mix watermelon juice with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a sweet-tart blend.