Watermelon Juice
This watermelon juice is inspired by the amazingly refreshing juice served at my favourite hot pot restaurant, Laila Laila Hot Pot. When I've made juices in the past, I always strain out the pulp, but at Laila Laila, I noticed they left the pulp in there and the consistency of the juice is just perfect. The results are a summery, perfectly sweet drink. This could easily be made into a cocktail with the addition of some mint leaves and vodka too... just saying.
Servings: 4
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Juice
- 1 mini seedless watermelon
- juice from 1 lemon
- juice from 1 lime
- ⅓ cup simple syrup or to taste, recipe follows
- several mint sprigs (optional0
Simple Syrup*
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, place sugar and water in a measuring cup, place in the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Stir syrup and microwave for 1 more minute. Stir again until sugar is dissolved and set aside to cool. Alternatively, you can combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the insides using a spoon, straight into a blender.
- Add in the juices and simple syrup and blend on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Let juice chill in the fridge until cold. Or if you're impatient and don't mind warm juice, just go for it.
- I like to serve this with a sprig of mint in each drink for extra freshness. Squeeze the mint leaves in your hand first to release the oils, then pop it in the glass and top with the watermelon juice. YUM.
Notes
*This recipe for simple syrup will make more than you need for the juice but it is a good kitchen staple to have on hand. You can use it for cocktails, iced coffee, to moisten cake layers etc.