Description
The Watermelon Cucumber Cooler is an incredibly refreshing and naturally hydrating drink that combines the crispness of cucumber with the sweet juiciness of watermelon, enhanced by a hint of cooling mint and fresh lime juice. Perfect as a light and versatile summer beverage, it refreshes and revitalizes with simple, fresh ingredients and optional texture customization using a natural gelling agent.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh seedless watermelon chunks
- 1 cup crisp cucumber chunks, peeled if preferred
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons agave syrup (natural) or other natural sweetener, optional
- 1 cup chilled water or sparkling water, to adjust consistency
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Fresh Ingredients: Wash the cucumber thoroughly. Peel if desired for a milder taste. Cut both cucumber and watermelon into small chunks suitable for blending. Rinse fresh mint leaves gently and pat dry.
- Blend Everything Together: Combine the watermelon chunks, cucumber chunks, mint leaves, and fresh lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth and slightly frothy. Add the optional natural sweetener and blend again to combine evenly.
- Adjust Consistency and Texture: Gradually stir in chilled water or sparkling water until the desired drink consistency is achieved. For a textured version, dissolve the natural gelling agent in warm water and mix it into the blend thoroughly. Chill the mixture briefly to slightly set the texture.
- Serve Chilled: Pour the cooler over ice cubes. Garnish with extra fresh mint leaves or thin cucumber slices. Serve immediately for the best refreshing experience.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon for a smoother blend without seeds.
- Chill watermelon and cucumber in advance for extra refreshment without excessive ice.
- Add fresh mint leaves at the end of blending to preserve flavor and aroma.
- Sweeten gradually and taste as you go to maintain natural freshness.
- Consume within 24 hours of preparation for best flavor.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and stirred before serving.
- Freeze in ice cube trays or larger batches for summer popsicles; thaw cubes slightly before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon, cucumber, cooler, refreshing drink, hydrating beverage, summer drink, mint, lime juice, plant-based
