Watermelon cooler
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon cooler; on a hot summers’ day this is the ideal drink. The twist of lime adds freshness to the beautifully sweet watermelon.
When it’s watermelon season and they’re beautifully ripe and sweet, this is a delightful alternative for this great fruit.
If you want something special for “that big occasion”, Watermelon Cooler is great choice. It’s also a great treat for you just want to surprise someone special.
Before you make the concentrate you could save about a dozen cubes of the watermelon flesh and freeze them. Then add them in with the ice cubes when it’s time to serve.
Ingredients
- 1 watermelon
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 500ml water or sparkling mineral water if you choose
to garnish
- Lime slices
- Mint leaves
- Plus ice cubes to serve
Method
Cut the watermelon into slices.
Remove the rind and discard.
Go through the flesh to remove all the seeds.
Put the flesh into a blender with the sugar and lime juice, and blitz thoroughly.
Put the pulp through a strainer.
Squeeze the pulp to make sure you remove all the juice.
The concentrate for your watermelon cooler is now ready
The concentrate’s ready now. Store in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to allow it to get really cold.
To serve
Take a large glass jug and fill it halfway with ice.
Pour the watermelon cooler concentrate over the ice and fill up to about 3/4 full.
Top up with water or sparkling mineral water if you prefer.
Now to Garnish your watermelon cooler and make it look extra special
Garnish with mint leaves and lime slices.
If you prefer you could serve direct into tall glasses. Fill the glass ½ full with ice, pour the concentrate over, top up with water and garnish.
I do hope you try this recipe.