Watermelon Smoothie: The One You Never Knew You Needed This Summer

It’s Not Just Watermelon

Usually, I think of watermelons as the messy, sweat-drenched fruit I grab after mowing the lawn. But this time, I cut into one and was hit with that sharp smell—like green grass mixed with a splash of fresh mint. No joke. There’s something about the way a watermelon’s subtle sweetness hits your nose that makes you want to toss it in the blender immediately. And then, the texture—thick, glossy, almost like you’re drinking the summer itself. This isn’t some frou-frou smoothie; it’s just watermelon, a squeeze of lime, a handful of mint, and enough ice to make it feel like a cool breeze. It matters right now because, honestly, it’s the kind of thing that pulls us out of the heat, back into the moment, feeling a little more alive.

Watermelon Mint Smoothie

This smoothie is made by blending fresh watermelon with lime juice, mint leaves, and ice, resulting in a thick, glossy beverage reminiscent of summer's refreshing essence. The mixture combines smooth fruit pulp with a vibrant green from the mint, creating a cool and visually appealing drink with a slightly frosty texture.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: None

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups watermelon flesh, cubed seedless or de-seeded
• 1 lime lime, juiced freshly squeezed
• 10 fresh mint leaves mint leaves optional for garnish or flavor
• 1 cup ice cubes

Equipment

• Blender
• Knife

Method

 

1. Use a sharp knife to cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, ensuring the flesh is free of seeds. Transfer the cubes into the blender jug.
   4 cups watermelon flesh, cubed
2. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and fresh mint leaves to the blender. Place the lid securely on the blender.
   4 cups watermelon flesh, cubed
3. Pour in the ice cubes into the blender, ensuring the mixture will be chilled and slightly frosty.
   4 cups watermelon flesh, cubed
4. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and thick, about 30-45 seconds. The color should be vibrant green-red and the texture uniformly creamy with no large ice chunks remaining.
5. Pour the smoothie into glasses, watching for a thick, glossy consistency with tiny ice crystals, and garnish with a mint sprig if desired.

This isn’t about perfect presentation or fancy ingredients. It’s about that fleeting moment when you realize a fruit can do more than just sit there. Sometimes, all it takes is a quick blend and a sip—no fuss, no fussing over details. Just watermelon, a little twist, and that feeling of having found something unexpectedly refreshing.