Why I Keep Coming Back to This
It’s not just about blending watermelon into a drink. It’s tasting that burst of lawn-mowed green—and then a wave of cool, almost minty sweetness. Something about the way the juice feels sticky on my fingers, but clears my throat in the best way. I used to think summer was just about ice-cold lemonade—then I realized watermelon has this quiet, sneaky power. It’s not a weekend thing either. It’s a late-night, streaky-eyed, random craving at 2 a.m. kind of thing. Right now, with the air still maybe too warm, a glass of this makes me forget the calendar. I swear, it’s like whispering summer in your mouth. Who knew that something so simple could make a room smell like fresh-cut melon and make me forget I was ever bored of it?
Watermelon Cooler
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the watermelon cubes and mint leaves into the blender.4 cups watermelon cubes
- Add the lime juice, honey, and water to the blender.4 cups watermelon cubes
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp and mint bits, pressing gently with a spoon.
- Chill the strained juice in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, then serve over ice, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Sometimes I wonder if I’d get tired of this, but then I take another sip, and I forget why I asked. Just watermelon, a splash of lime, and some mint—basic, but somehow magic when you aren’t looking for it.