Description
A refreshing Salted Watermelon Mint Cooler blending juicy watermelon, fresh mint, and zesty lime juice with a touch of sea salt for the perfect summer drink. This vibrant cooler is quick to prepare and ideal for serving chilled over ice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1400 g / 3 lb 1 oz Watermelon, skin removed and seeds discarded
- 30 g / 1 oz Fresh Mint leaves
- 160 ml / 2/3 cup Lime juice (from approximately 4 limes)
- 1 tsp Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into small chunks, removing all seeds. Do this over a bowl to catch the juice released during cutting.
- Blend the Ingredients: Place the watermelon chunks and collected juice in a blender along with fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Blitz the mixture for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Strain the Juice: Pour the blended mixture through a fine-meshed sieve into a jug. Use the back of a metal spoon to press the pulp to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining pulp.
- Season and Blend Again: Return the strained juice to the blender, add sea salt flakes, and blitz for an additional 30 seconds to combine the flavors thoroughly.
- Serve: Pour the cooler over ice cubes. Garnish with sprigs of mint, lime wedges, and chunks of watermelon for a visually appealing presentation.
- Storage: Store any leftover cooler in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Shake well before serving to redistribute ingredients.
Notes
- Use ripe watermelon for the sweetest flavor.
- Adjust the sea salt quantity to taste depending on preference.
- For a chilled drink, refrigerate the watermelon before preparation or serve immediately over plenty of ice.
- This cooler can be garnished with additional fresh mint or watermelon cubes for added texture and appeal.
- Shake or stir the cooler well before serving if stored, as ingredients may settle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
