Watermelon Juice
Watermelon Juice that’s refreshing, naturally sweet and satisfying! Make your favorite watermelon juice in 5 different combinations with my easy recipes. It is a perfect beverage on a hot day, after a workout, or any time you want to refresh yourself. With its high water content, watermelon is a perfect fruit for juicing. The fact that watermelon juice tastes delicious is a great reason you should be making it at home.
Of course, eating watermelon is a great way to enjoy it, and we can’t dispute its great taste, texture and versatility. Turning the fruit into juice is really simple and offers an option for those who are looking for a terrific beverage.
Benefits of Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the best thirst quenchers and can be an instant remedy to treat sunstroke & heat during summer. It has a moisture content of up to 92% so it can instantly hydrate us.
It is a great food after exercise or exertion because it is high in potassium which our body needs to recover.
Watermelon is high in lycopene, which gives it its beautiful red color. It’s an antioxidant that protects our body from free radicals which otherwise can harm the healthy system.
Watermelon is also a good source of vitamin C, Vitamin A, biotin and many other nutrients.
About Watermelon Juice
In this post I share watermelon juice recipes in 5 refreshing flavors. They are tested to perfection and will give you delicious drinks!
Melons are best consumed on their own for quick absorption. While enjoying the pure taste of watermelon in a beverage is nice, you can also make it in many different refreshing flavors.
Fruits like oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, lemons or limes go well with watermelon & increase the nutrition values of the juice.
Lemon, for example, increases the amount of vitamin C, while adding an acidic note that brightens this juice considerably. It is a natural boost for your immune system.
Fresh mint leaves are great to make a watermelon mint cooler. They are also good for digestion and brings a fresh flavor to your watermelon juice while freshening breath.
Beyond adding a bit of heat to the watermelon juice, black pepper is believed to enhance the absorption of certain nutrients, as well as further improving digestive health.
Ginger contributes anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is used to treat a variety of digestive issues, such as nausea, while helping to fight colds and flu.
Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice vs Blender Juice
Watermelon, with its high percentage of water, is a great choice for juice. If you happen to have a slow juicer, this process will be super easy. It is notable that slow juicers retain more nutrient content in the juice since they do not produce as much heat as a fast juicer, making it a great choice for optimal health benefits.
Alternately, you can easily make watermelon juice in your home blender. Simply prepare the fruit and blend on high speed until completely liquefied.
You can strain it through a fine mesh strainer if you like, but it really isn’t necessary. It is healthier to consume the juice with its pulp as it has fiber content.
How to Pick a Watermelon
Selecting a watermelon is quite easy if you look for the following. First of all, the watermelon should feel heavy for its size. This is an indication that it is going to be very juicy when you cut it.
Second, check out the color of the underside of the watermelon. It should have a yellow spot where it rested in the field. This is an indication of how ripe it is. Avoid a watermelon that has a white field spot as this indicates insufficient ripening in the field which will translate to a less-sweet melon.
Third, a ripe watermelon should have a deep sound when you hit it with your hand. If the watermelon has a hollow or flat sound when tapped, it’s likely overripe and should be avoided.
Finally, choose a watermelon that has a uniform shape and has a firm feel. It should not yield to pressure or scratch easily which is an indication that it may be overripe.
How to Cut Watermelon (stepwise photos)
I have found 2 easy ways to cut a watermelon. The first method I have shown below in the step wise pictures is also the most efficient way to deseed the watermelon. The second method is good for seedless watermelon.
1. Rinse watermelon under running water and pat dry or air dry. Cut the watermelon to 2 parts. You can also chill the whole melon if you prefer chilled juice.
2. Then cut each part to 4 quarters.
3. Slice each quarter to 2, again roughly running through the lines on the watermelon.
4. Scoop out the seeds gently with a knife.
5. Mine had a lot of seeds, so I had to slice them further and then deseed.
6. You can easily cut the flesh from the rind. If you prefer cold juice, put the cut watermelon in the freezer for 30 mins or in the fridge until chilled.
How To Make Watermelon Juice
7. Rinse and wipe dry the lemon & cut to 2 parts. If you want plain watermelon juice, simply chill the fruit and blend with some lemon juice. To make the watermelon mint cooler, peel a small piece of ginger if you want to use it. Clean 8 mint leaves as well.
8. Add all of them to the blender jar along with any sweetener if you prefer. We don’t add any sweetener or ice cubes or water. Some blenders can’t blend without any liquid. In that case start with only a handful of watermelon cubes and blend first or pour half cup chilled water. Then add the rest later.
9. Blend it until smooth & frothy.
Pour watermelon juice to serving glasses and top with black pepper or chaat masala if you prefer.
The best time to enjoy watermelon is when it is fresh. Enjoying a glass of delicious watermelon juice is a great way to hydrate while replenishing essential minerals. It is something you will feel good making at home and serving to your family and friends.
If you have excess watermelon juice, pour it to freezer safe cups or popsicle moulds or ice trays and freeze it.