Watermelon Mint Cooler

Name: Watermelon Mint Cooler
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups ripe watermelon, seedless, cubed; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp honey (or agave nectar for vegan option); 2 cups sparkling water, chilled; as needed ice cubes; 4 lime slices (for garnish); 4 mint sprigs (for garnish)

A refreshing summer beverage made with fresh watermelon, cooling mint, and a hint of lime, perfect for hot days and outdoor gatherings.

10 minEasyServes 495 cal/serving

AmericanNon-Alcoholic DrinkBlenderVeganVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

6 cups ripe watermelon, seedless, cubed
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp honey (or agave nectar for vegan option)
2 cups sparkling water, chilled
as needed ice cubes
4 lime slices (for garnish)
4 mint sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Add 6 cups cubed ripe watermelon, seedless to a blender and blend until smooth.
2

Reserve a few fresh mint leaves leaves for garnish, then add the remainder of the 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves to the blender with the watermelon purée.
3

Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 2 tbsp honey (or agave nectar for vegan option) to the blender.
4

Blend again until the mint is finely chopped and incorporated.
5

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove any pulp and mint fragments.
6

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7

When ready to serve, fill glasses with as needed ice cubes.
8

Pour the watermelon mixture over the ice, filling the glasses about 3/4 full.
9

Top each glass with 2 cups chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
10

Garnish with 4 lime slices (for garnish) and 4 mint sprigs (for garnish).
11

Serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of honey in Watermelon Mint Cooler?

The entry for Watermelon Mint Cooler calls for 2 tbsp honey (or agave nectar for vegan option). In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Is Watermelon Mint Cooler keto-friendly?

A serving of Watermelon Mint Cooler carries 20 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

How many carbs are in Watermelon Mint Cooler?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 20 g of carbohydrate in about 95 calories, with 1 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 12 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Which part of Watermelon Mint Cooler can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 6. Step 6 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 7 when you are ready to finish.

Can I batch Watermelon Mint Cooler for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the watermelon drops from 6 cups to 3 cups; doubled, it is 12 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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