Watermelon Juice

It is summer and so, it is the season for preparing all kind of juices to quench one’s thirst. And it is preferable to make juices from the seasonal fruits – like Mangoes, Water Melon etc. Despite the popular belief that watermelon is just water and sugar, watermelon is actually a nutrient dense food. It provides high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and just a small number of calories. Water Melon can be eaten directly. But, it can also be used to make very good juices during the summer.

Ingredients:

Water Melon Cubes – 3 cups

Sugar – 2 tsp

Grated Ginger – ½ tsp (optional)

Salt – a small pinch

Lemon Juice – as required

Chilled Water – as required

Method:

Wash the Water Melon. Cut it into halves. Remove the seeds and discard. Cut into cubes (remove the skin).

Take all the ingredients together in a blender and blend them smoothly. Add chilled water if you like the juice to be thinner. Pass the blended liquid thru a soup strainer to remove any seeds in the juice. The refreshing water melon juice is ready for serving. Pour in serving glasses and serve. Add Ice Cubes, if preferred.

Notes:

I used a sweet Water Melon. And so, I added very little Sugar. Adjust the quantity of Sugar depending on how sweet the water melon is.