Watermelon Juice is a refreshing summer cooler made just using 2 ingredients, watermelon and black salt. It’s healthy, delicious and super easy to make. Here is how to make it.
Keeping yourself hydrated is an essential regime you should follow during Summers, to keep ourselves fit and healthy.
Hydration gives you the required energy and also makes your skin glow, and thus I make sure that along with me, even my family is keeping themselves hydrated.
Yes, drink water! But there are people who find it difficult to consume the required quantity of water throughout the day.
Well, in such cases, you can find other alternatives, such as drink fresh juices, flavoured water or consume vegetables that are high on water content.
As you all know me, fruits are a must on my breakfast table, and in Summers, I juice it up so that I get the much needed hydration along with all the necessary nutrients.
And what can be better than a chilled glass of WATERMELON JUICE, a fruit that is high on water content itself. A summer fruit, that is freshly available in the market in bulk and easily available too.
Just cut the watermelon and blend it with ice or water and flavour it a bit with black salt, and voila your juice is ready!
Believe me, no matter how hot it is outside, this refreshing juice will give you an instant relief.
So, next time you go to market, don’t forget to buy Watermelons, as the Summer is already here and you need to charge up your hydration level. Right?
Here, do give these refreshing Juice recipes also a try this Summer – Homemade Fresh Pineapple Juice, Watermelon Ginger Juice, Kulukki and Kokam Juice.
What is Watermelon Juice?
It is a refreshing juice that is made by blending watermelon pieces.
It is flavoured with black salt, that adds a nice taste to the juice.
Black salt is optional though, you can avoid adding it too.
You can also add some coconut water in this drink, to make it more nutritious.
Ingredients
This juice just need 2 ingredients – Watermelon and Black Salt. That’s it!
Sometimes, I even like to add some fresh mint leaves, that adds to the taste of this drink and makes it even more refreshing.
You can even add other fruits along with Watermelon to make a juice for yourself.
I will tell you some of my favourite combinations below.
How to peel Watermelon?
Almost everyone has their own way of cutting the Pineapple. I will tell you the way I do it at home.
I always cut the entire watermelon in one go. Use how much ever I want and store the remaining in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Firstly, I cut the upper and lower ends of the watermelon. In case, you are cutting only half, cut only one side of the end. You can just cover the half with a plastic wrap and store in the fridge.
Then I take my knife and cut the watermelon from centre.
Once done, I take half of the watermelon, lay it on the cutting board (flesh part down towards the board) and start peeling the rind with the knife. make sure you cut one seaction at the time, so that you cut it properly and don’t cut the flesh while doing it.
Once the peeling is done, you can cut the watermelon in whatever shape and size you desire.
Health Benefits
Hydration is the key! This juice keeps you hydrated the entire day.
This juice is full of good electrolytes, and thus it can even help prevent heat stroke and also cools your body down.
The juice also contains fibre, which encourages a healthy digestive system.
It is full of Antioxidants and Vitamin C, which helps your skin and makes even makes it glow.
It also has Vitamin A that encourages growth of collagen, resulting in young and supple skin.
This juice is also good for your hair, makes it strong.
It also helps you destress and may lower inflammation.
Variations
While Watermelon Juice is tasty, here are some combinations that you can try for the added nutrition and yumminess:
Watermelon Lemonade – It is a combination of watermelon, lemon juice, ice cubes and water. You can add in sugar if you like it to be more sweet.
Watermelon Rose Juice – This juice is made of watermelon, rose syrup, rose water, mint leaves, ginger, ice cubes and rose petals. This is a great drink to serve to your guests.
Mint Watermelon Ginger Juice – Just add in some mint leaves and ginger while grinding the watermelon and some in the glass while pouring the juice, and you will feel that refreshing taste.
Watermelon Cucumber Juice – Two ingredients that are high on water content, makes for a refreshing juice.
Watermelon Pineapple Juice – This combination of sweet and tangy, will surely make you go ‘WOW’ when you take your first sip.
Pineapple, Watermelon and Orange Juice – Three of my favourite fruits in one glass. I love this one!
Watermelon Berry Juice – Add in your favourite berry such as Strawberry, Raspberry or Blueberry along with watermelon to make a yummy juice.
Mixed Fruit Juice – Along with Watermelon, add in your choice of fruits such as Kiwi, Mango etc and make a Mixed Fruit Juice. Goodness of so many fruits in one, what else you need?
Cocktail Ideas
You can even add in your favourite alcohol to make many Summer drink recipes for your house parties or get togethers, with Watermelon. Here are some of the ideas, that you can use:
Watermelon Sangria – Add in your favourite Wine (red or white), Watermelon Juice, Vodka, Sugar Syrup, Lemon and Orange Slices and Cubed Watermelons. That’s it, its ready!
Watermelon Cosmo – Watermelon is combined with vodka, crushed ice and then poured into a cocktail glass. Oh, perfect for those Summer parties!
Watermelon Martini – It is a delicious combination of Watermelon, Vodka, Watermelon Schnapps, Lime and Sugar Syrup. Try this, and it will be your favourite Summer drink for sure.
Watermelon Margaritas – Another drink that you can add in your list is this Margarita. All you need – Watermelon Juice, White Tequila, Lime Juice and Sugar Syrup.
Watermelon Mojito – My absolute favourite and so refreshing! It has Watermelon Juice, Mint Leaves, Lemon Juice, Soda and Ice Cubes.
Pro Tips by Neha
You can add sabja seeds in this juice.
If you are adding them to the juice, rinse them quickly and soak them in little water for about 30 minutes to an hour.
To serve the juice, add in some ice cubes, add the soaked seeds and pour the Watermelon juice. Serve immediately.
Don’t have a blender, don’t worry you can still make this juice.
Just chop the watermelon in big pieces and grate it using a hand grater.
As it has a lot of water content, you will get a lot of juice once you grate it.
Once done, you can drink the juice with a little pulp or can strain it using a strainer.
You can also add coconut water, lemon juice or mint leaves in this juice.
Step By Step Recipe
Remove as many large seeds as easily possible. Add the watermelon cubes in a blender.
Blend for 10-12 seconds.
Pass the juice through a soup strainer to get rid of the seeds and large pulp.
Add black salt and mix well. Serve chilled.
Watermelon Juice Recipe
A refreshing juice made with watermelon that will give you an instant relief from heat in Summer.
Ingredients
- 500 g Watermelon peeled and cubed
- 1 tsp Black Salt
Instructions
Remove as many large seeds from the watermelon as easily possible while cutting the fruit.
Add the watermelon cubes in a blender.
Blend for 10-12 seconds.
Pass the juice through a soup strainer to get rid of the seeds and large pulp.
Add black salt and mix well. Serve chilled.
Recipe Notes
You can also add some lemon juice and mint leaves in this juice.
Soaked sabja seeds can be added in this juice as well.
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!