Luscious Watermelon Cooler
Makes about 4 cups
This delightful summer drink is sweet, refreshing & a lovely pink. The lemon juice & ginger add just the right punch. Watermelon is a wonder food which is delicious, nutritious, low-calorie, easy-to-find (well, in summer) & economical. It is high in vitamins A & C, potassium and the antioxidant lycopene which may help reduce the inflammation that contributes to asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, arthritis, etc. I like to tuck a bottle of this in the cooler to enjoy on a picnic or after a hike.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, deseeded
- 1 lemon, juiced (or 1/4 c lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon ginger root, minced
- honey or agave nectar to taste (I use 2 tsp)
- mint sprigs, for garnish
Preparation
Puree all ingredients in a blender. Garnish with mint sprigs. Note: You can use the white part of the rind along with the pink flesh (especially if it’s an organic watermelon). Enjoy!
Comments
Rosie writes: (July 06, 2007)
I’ve made a variation with lime juice instead of lemon and without the agave, is was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. The citrus and ginger really are a perfect complement to watermelon. I’m certain this variation is delicious too!
greenpolkadot writes: (July 06, 2007)
OMG this sounds soooooo good! Watermelon and ginger are some of my favorite foods. I’m so excited to make this over the weekend!
MunLun63 writes: (July 06, 2007)
Sounds really good. thanks for the tip ;)
greenpolkadot writes: (July 07, 2007)
I just made this and it’s really good!!!! I left out the agave as I don’t use the stuff and I don’t feel that this drink needs any added sweetness. I also threw in a few mint leaves in with everything else instead of using it as a garnish. I’ll be making this all the time. Thanks!
galeschler writes: (August 25, 2007)
Since when is watermelon good for the diabetic? I’ve given up watermelon even though I love it. Do you know of an article about this?. I do know for sure it is high glycemic. Can anyone help?
bellasera writes: (October 06, 2007)
WOW this knocked my socks off! YUMMY! I tried it with lime and lemon both and I actually like them mixed best. Thank you so much, what a great recipe to have!
galeschler, watermelon is high in sugar. Let me ask you a question? Do you eliminate all your sugar compeletly from your diet?
bellasera writes: (October 06, 2007)
Ohh yes and be the way I didn’t add the agava either. It was fine all on it’s own, thanks again.
Rawsiki writes: (June 10, 2008)
This was great! I didn’t add any agave, like everyone else and it was perfect! Thank you kristina!
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