With the recent heat wave hitting up our area, I thought I’d share the recipe for that refreshing mocktail I made my family on the Fourth of July…my Watermelon Mint Cooler recipe!
This is so easy, you really don’t need a recipe. But, I wrote one up so you have the portions and all that fun stuff.
Hello, summer!
This is by far one of the simplest, yet impressive looking summer drinks you could entertain with.
All you need are two key ingredients:
- watermelon (seedless)
- fresh mint
I only used half a watermelon, since everyone in my family just wanted a small serving, but you could use a whole watermelon. Ours was about medium-sized.
Just cut out the watermelon, blend (optionally with ice for a cooler effect), and add mint.
I just put a sprig of mint in the glass for garnish, but when I went to drink this, I actually ripped the leaf up, so I got some in the drink. The combination of watermelon and mint is one not to be missed! You can even blend some of the mint into the drink if you want.
Watermelon Mint Cooler Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Watermelon and mint make for a particularly refreshing flavor combo best enjoyed on a hot summer day. Add some rum for an adult cocktail or serve it straight up as a mocktail for all to enjoy. You can use the mint just for garnish (as pictured in photos) or do like I did and rip (or cut) the leaves into small pieces that are added to the drink.
*Vegetarian*, *Vegan*
Ingredients
- 3–4 cups watermelon (seedless, removed from rind, cut into rough pieces, about 1 1/2″ squares), about half a medium watermelon
- 1 cup ice, optional, but gives a nice coolness, so I do recommend it
- fresh mint, optional for garnish
- watermelon wedge, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Place watermelon pieces in a blender and blend until smooth. Turn blender off.
- If using, add ice to blender and blend until smooth. Turn off and serve.
- Garnish with fresh mint and/or rip/cut small pieces of mint leaves into the drink. Cut a slit in a small watermelon wedge and place it on the top edge of the cup for a fun look.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Hope you enjoy this Watermelon Mint Cooler recipe. Thanks for stopping by!
What do you think is the most refreshing on a hot summer day?
that sounds delicious with this heat! fresh fruit and ice cold drinks are my got-to on a hot summer day.
Just stumbled upon your blog from twitter and I have to say THAT.LOOKS.AMAZING!! Especially in this crazy heat! 🙂 Cute blog!! XO
Hey Amanda! So glad you found me! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. Come back soon. 🙂 D
absolutely love watermelon, and even more so now that I know its one of the highest “alkaline” foods that exist! Pretty pictures !:)
I didn’t know it was one of the highest alkaline foods! So cool! Now, I really want to go dig into a big slice…or make this drink again. hehe Mmm.
Absolutely PERFECT for the summer!!! 🙂
I wonder what a shot of rum or tequila would taste like in that … Hey, it’s summer!
I’m thinking it would taste fabulous!
YUM that looks so refreshing! i just had a cucumber margarita the other night and it was really good..and refreshing!
Nice! I’ve never had that, but I have had a deeelicious cucumber mojito!
Sounds like a perfectly refreshing summer drink. I may add in some cherries for a touch more sweetness or peaches! Drink it Up!
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Ooh cherries and/or peaches! Yum!