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Refresh Yourself with Watermelon and Mint Juice

Name: Refresh Yourself with Watermelon and Mint Juice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brasileira
Ingredients: 4 cups of cubed watermelon, seedless; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional); Juice of 1 lemon; Ice water to taste

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Master Receita Solta

Refresh Yourself with Watermelon and Mint Juice

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time30 min

Servings4 servings

DifficultyEASY

Calories60 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Watermelon and mint juice is a hydrating drink that unites the natural sweetness of the red pulp to the balsamic freshness of fresh leaves and the acidity of lemon. It is worth making for the speed of preparation and the immediate ability to rehydrate on hot days."

Refresh Yourself with Watermelon and Mint Juice

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Batimento de 4 xícaras de cubos de melancia sem sementes com meia xícara de folhas de hortelã por 2 minutos - Ajuste equilibrado da acidez com suco de 1 limão espremido na hora e adição opcional de uma colher de açúcar - Diluição sob medida com água gelada e finalização opcional com gelo picado em copos altos decorados

Ingredients

Main Course

4 cups of cubed watermelon, seedless
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon of sugar (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
Ice water to taste

Instructions

Main Course

In a blender, add the cubed watermelon and mint leaves.

Add lemon juice and sugar, if desired.

Beat everything for about 1-2 minutes, until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

If you prefer a smoother juice, strain the mixture to remove the residue.

Add ice water to taste to dilute the juice and adjust the consistency.

Taste and adjust the sugar or lemon if necessary.

Serve immediately in tall glasses, decorating with mint leaves.

For a special touch, add crushed ice when serving.

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Chef Tips

- Escolha melancias pesadas com polpa firme e vermelha para obter doçura concentrada sem necessidade de adoçar - Evite colocar muita água no início, pois a melancia é composta majoritariamente por líquido e solta caldo rápido - Bata a hortelã apenas o suficiente para liberar os óleos essenciais sem triturar demais para não amargar

Variations

- Suco de melancia com gengibre acrescentando meia colher de chá de gengibre ralado fresco no liquidificador para toque picante - Versão gasosa substituindo a água gelada por água com gás bem gelada adicionada diretamente na jarra após bater a fruta - Raspadinha de melancia congelando os cubos da fruta antes de bater no liquidificador com a hortelã sem adicionar água

Substitutions

- O limão-taiti pode ser substituído por suco de limão-siciliano, suco de lima-da-pérsia ou gotas de vinagre de maçã - O açúcar refinado pode ser trocado por mel de abelhas, açúcar demerara, folhas de estévia ou simplesmente dispensado - As folhas de hortelã fresca podem ser substituídas por folhas de manjericão fresco ou raspas finas de gengibre

How to Store

Store the strained juice in a glass jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Because it is a fruit rich in water and free sugars, it tends to ferment quickly at room temperature; keep under continuous refrigeration and mix before serving.

Can You Freeze It?

Do not freeze the liquid juice already blended, as the texture breaks down and the flavor loses its characteristic vegetable freshness. It is recommended to freeze seedless watermelon cubes in airtight plastic bags for up to 90 days to blend frozen.

What to Serve With

It pairs very well with light beach snacks and picnics, such as natural ricotta and grated carrot sandwiches, cold chicken wraps, and fruit salads. It also acts as a refreshing drink to accompany baked cheese pastries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to remove all the seeds from the watermelon before blending?

Removing the black seeds avoids bitter residues and sandy texture in the glass; tender white seeds can be blended without issue.

Do I need to add water when blending the watermelon in the blender?

Generally not necessary, as the fruit releases abundant water in the first turn of the blade; add water only if you want a thinner juice.

Can watermelon juice with mint be kept from one day to the next?

It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in a sealed bottle, but immediate consumption better preserves the herbaceous aroma of the mint.