A naturally refreshing juice made with sweet watermelon, juicy pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, and a touch of black salt. Blended and strained for a smooth, cooling drink that is perfect for hot days and requires no added sugar.
- Serves: 3 People
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 0 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 0.5 large Watermelon, flesh scooped out
- 1 medium Pomegranate, seeds removed
- 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 6 cubes Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (optional)
- 1 slice Lemon for garnish
- 2 sprigs Fresh mint for garnish
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
110 kcal -
Fat
1 g -
Carbohydrates
27 g -
Protein
2 g -
Fiber
2 g -
Sugar
22 g -
Sodium
320 mg
Procedure
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8 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the Watermelon
Cut the chilled watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl. Remove any large pieces of rind while keeping the juicy fruit intact. The watermelon should be well chilled to create a naturally refreshing drink.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Remove the Pomegranate Seeds
Cut the pomegranate and remove the seeds carefully. Tap the outer shell with a spoon or knife handle to help release the seeds. Discard any white membrane and collect only the ruby-red seeds for the juice.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Blend the Ingredients
Add the watermelon flesh, pomegranate seeds, black salt, fresh mint leaves, and ice cubes to a blender. Blend until the mixture becomes completely smooth and the fruit is fully broken down into a vibrant juice.
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Strain the Juice
Pour the blended mixture through a fine sieve into a large jug. Stir and press gently to extract as much liquid as possible while leaving any pulp or seed residue behind. This creates a smooth and refreshing texture.
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1 minuteMark As Complete
Taste and Adjust
Taste the juice and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the fruit is not naturally sweet, add a small amount of sugar and stir until dissolved. Most ripe watermelon provides enough sweetness without additional sugar.
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1 minuteMark As Complete
Serve and Garnish
Pour the juice into serving glasses and garnish with a slice of lemon and fresh mint. Serve immediately while cold for the best flavor and refreshment.
