Why Homemade Juices
Even though most of us know that soft drinks and artificially flavored juices are not great for our health, many of us still end up drinking them. We’re conditioned by swaths of slick marketers who get our favorite celebrities to endorse them and advertise to us constantly. “Drinking this beverage will make you cool,” they promise. What they omit from their campaigns is how damaging these calorie-laden drinks truly are. While I don’t like the marketing game and refuse to buy what they peddle, what is cool is drinking beverages made from fresh fruits. Drinks like these watermelon juice recipes are not only good for the body, but good for the soul, too! I can’t help but smile when I taste a sip of this gorgeous ruby red drink, and I bet you won’t be able to either.
Watermelon Health Benefits
Watermelon is rich in anti-oxidants, a good source of potassium and has been linked to a reduced incidence of cardiovascular diseases and colon cancer. If that’s not a superfood, I don’t know what is! Naturally sweet and 92% made of water, this delightful fruit is the perfect candidate to replace sugary beverages. My recipes for watermelon juice don’t call for any added sugar because they are perfectly sweet on their own! I love eating fresh slices of watermelon that have been sprinkled with chaat masala and black salt. But sometimes I am so dehydrated and worn out from the heat that only a slurp-able, thirst-quenching drink will do the trick. When that happens, I make this super easy watermelon juice recipe.
Watermelon Juice Combinations
Best of all, watermelon juice can easily be adjusted to suit your tastes and what you have on hand. Here I offer recipes for plain & classic watermelon juice, as well as options that include fresh mint and fresh orange. Don’t feel limited by these options though! Ginger, sabja (also known as sweet basil seeds), and rose blossom water are other delightful flavoring ideas. Feel free to mix other citrus like lime, pomelo or lemon. If you like floral flavors, add a dash of rose water, orange blossom water or gulkand (rose preserve). Include mint, basil, cilantro or tarragon for a lovely fresh herbal flavor. For a kick of spice, add ginger, ground cumin or cinnamon. Now let’s go find you a good watermelon, shall we?
How To Choose A Good Watermelon
Fresh, summer fruit is one of the great joys of life. When something is in season and perfectly ripe, it is as though nature has bestowed the ultimate gift. Watermelon is no exception to this rule. There are a few things you should look for when seeking a good watermelon. First, the fruit should be heavy for its size. This indicates one of the hallmark qualities of a good watermelon: juiciness. Next, check the field mark. This is the spot where the watermelon rested on the ground as it grew. A ripe watermelon should have a yellowy tone; if the field mark is white, the watermelon is immature. Now look at the rest of the skin. It should be somewhat dull, which indicates it has had time to harden. The stem is another good spot to look – it should de dried and yellowed, like that of a pumpkin. If the stem is still green, that means it’s too young!
How to Cut and Seed a Watermelon
Cut Watermelon
The only cumbersome part of making watermelon juice is removing the seeds. But don’t worry! Here I share an easy method to remove the seeds. TIP: If you want to skip the seeding part, opt for a seedless watermelon! Contrary to popular thought, seedless watermelons can be just as delicious as their seeded brethren.
- Rinse the watermelon and wipe dry it. Using a chef’s knife, carefully cut in two equal parts to get two half circles.
- Now cut each of the halves in half again to get two wedges. NOTE: If your watermelon is large, you may have to cut it three or four times.
Cut the Portion Which Has Seeds
- Again using a sharp knife, carefully begin to cut slightly below the part where you see the seeds. Aim to have the knife cut about halfway through the pink flesh.
- Keep on moving with the knife and cut to the middle axis.
- Now give a similar cut to the other side, just below where the seeds are visible. You’re aiming for your knife to cut through about half of the pink part to roughly meet up with your cut from the other side
- Finally, cut the narrowest part of the wedge, again right beneath the seed line.
- Now cut and separate the new, smaller wedge you have created.
- Remove any seeds you see on the watermelon wedge.
Remove Seeds
- Remove the black seeds from the smaller wedge, then chop into cubes. You can keep the white seeds as they blend easily while making the juice.
- Slice the pink part of watermelon flesh away from the rind.
Cube Watermelon
- Repeat with the remaining watermelon wedges. Cube the fruit, removing any remaining seeds you might find. TIP: Don’t compost your watermelon rind just yet! You can do one of two things: 1.) Extract the flavor from the rind by steeping it in cool water for about an hour. To do this, cut the rind into small enough pieces to fit in into a pitcher, then top with cool water. Refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 24 hours, then strain into cups and drink. 2.) Pickle the watermelon rinds. You will get some nice recipes of watermelon rind pickle on the web.
How to Make Watermelon Juice – 3 Variations
1. Classic Watermelon Juice Recipe
- Add cubed fruit to blender. NOTE: Feel free to add ½ to 1 teaspoon chopped ginger a small handful of mint leaves at this step if you’d like!
- Add ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice, depending on your preference for acidity.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy! NOTE: Feel free to garnish with dash of black pepper or black salt.
2. Watermelon Mint Juice
Fresh mint adds a delightfully refreshing twist to simple watermelon juice. It is both cooling and has beneficial digestive properties. Thus, the combination of watermelon and mint is ideal for summers.
Ingredients
1 water-melon, medium-sized – chopped and deseeded2 tablespoons mint leaves2 to 3 pinches black salt or chaat masala, optionalsome ice cubes, optionalfew mint leaves, for garnish
Method
3. Watermelon Orange Juice
Bright orange and fresh watermelon combine make a winning refreshment, especially when topped with mint leaves. Not only does it taste delicious, it also quickly recharges the body after a long day in the sun.
You Will Need
1 orange, sweet tasting – medium to large-sized or ¾ to 1 cup orange juice1 medium-sized watermelon or 4 to 5 cups of chopped watermelon – seeds removed5 to 6 mint leaves1 to 2 tablespoons of raw sugar, optionalsome mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Reference Links:https://www.healthline.com/https://www.realsimple.com/ Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Orange Juice Recipe (Easy and Homemade) Pineapple Juice Recipe Mango Juice Recipe Blueberry Juice This Watermelon Juice recipe from the archives first published in April 2012 has been updated on republished on April 2021.
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Why Homemade Juices
Even though most of us know that soft drinks and artificially flavored juices are not great for our health, many of us still end up drinking them. We’re conditioned by swaths of slick marketers who get our favorite celebrities to endorse them and advertise to us constantly. “Drinking this beverage will make you cool,” they promise. What they omit from their campaigns is how damaging these calorie-laden drinks truly are. While I don’t like the marketing game and refuse to buy what they peddle, what is cool is drinking beverages made from fresh fruits. Drinks like these watermelon juice recipes are not only good for the body, but good for the soul, too! I can’t help but smile when I taste a sip of this gorgeous ruby red drink, and I bet you won’t be able to either.
Watermelon Health Benefits
Watermelon is rich in anti-oxidants, a good source of potassium and has been linked to a reduced incidence of cardiovascular diseases and colon cancer. If that’s not a superfood, I don’t know what is! Naturally sweet and 92% made of water, this delightful fruit is the perfect candidate to replace sugary beverages. My recipes for watermelon juice don’t call for any added sugar because they are perfectly sweet on their own! I love eating fresh slices of watermelon that have been sprinkled with chaat masala and black salt. But sometimes I am so dehydrated and worn out from the heat that only a slurp-able, thirst-quenching drink will do the trick. When that happens, I make this super easy watermelon juice recipe.
Watermelon Juice Combinations
Best of all, watermelon juice can easily be adjusted to suit your tastes and what you have on hand. Here I offer recipes for plain & classic watermelon juice, as well as options that include fresh mint and fresh orange. Don’t feel limited by these options though! Ginger, sabja (also known as sweet basil seeds), and rose blossom water are other delightful flavoring ideas. Feel free to mix other citrus like lime, pomelo or lemon. If you like floral flavors, add a dash of rose water, orange blossom water or gulkand (rose preserve). Include mint, basil, cilantro or tarragon for a lovely fresh herbal flavor. For a kick of spice, add ginger, ground cumin or cinnamon. Now let’s go find you a good watermelon, shall we?
How To Choose A Good Watermelon
Fresh, summer fruit is one of the great joys of life. When something is in season and perfectly ripe, it is as though nature has bestowed the ultimate gift. Watermelon is no exception to this rule. There are a few things you should look for when seeking a good watermelon. First, the fruit should be heavy for its size. This indicates one of the hallmark qualities of a good watermelon: juiciness. Next, check the field mark. This is the spot where the watermelon rested on the ground as it grew. A ripe watermelon should have a yellowy tone; if the field mark is white, the watermelon is immature. Now look at the rest of the skin. It should be somewhat dull, which indicates it has had time to harden. The stem is another good spot to look – it should de dried and yellowed, like that of a pumpkin. If the stem is still green, that means it’s too young!
How to Cut and Seed a Watermelon
Cut Watermelon
The only cumbersome part of making watermelon juice is removing the seeds. But don’t worry! Here I share an easy method to remove the seeds. TIP: If you want to skip the seeding part, opt for a seedless watermelon! Contrary to popular thought, seedless watermelons can be just as delicious as their seeded brethren.
- Rinse the watermelon and wipe dry it. Using a chef’s knife, carefully cut in two equal parts to get two half circles.
- Now cut each of the halves in half again to get two wedges. NOTE: If your watermelon is large, you may have to cut it three or four times.
Cut the Portion Which Has Seeds
- Again using a sharp knife, carefully begin to cut slightly below the part where you see the seeds. Aim to have the knife cut about halfway through the pink flesh.
- Keep on moving with the knife and cut to the middle axis.
- Now give a similar cut to the other side, just below where the seeds are visible. You’re aiming for your knife to cut through about half of the pink part to roughly meet up with your cut from the other side
- Finally, cut the narrowest part of the wedge, again right beneath the seed line.
- Now cut and separate the new, smaller wedge you have created.
- Remove any seeds you see on the watermelon wedge.
Remove Seeds
- Remove the black seeds from the smaller wedge, then chop into cubes. You can keep the white seeds as they blend easily while making the juice.
- Slice the pink part of watermelon flesh away from the rind.
Cube Watermelon
- Repeat with the remaining watermelon wedges. Cube the fruit, removing any remaining seeds you might find. TIP: Don’t compost your watermelon rind just yet! You can do one of two things: 1.) Extract the flavor from the rind by steeping it in cool water for about an hour. To do this, cut the rind into small enough pieces to fit in into a pitcher, then top with cool water. Refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 24 hours, then strain into cups and drink. 2.) Pickle the watermelon rinds. You will get some nice recipes of watermelon rind pickle on the web.
How to Make Watermelon Juice – 3 Variations
1. Classic Watermelon Juice Recipe
- Add cubed fruit to blender. NOTE: Feel free to add ½ to 1 teaspoon chopped ginger a small handful of mint leaves at this step if you’d like!
- Add ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice, depending on your preference for acidity.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy! NOTE: Feel free to garnish with dash of black pepper or black salt.
2. Watermelon Mint Juice
Fresh mint adds a delightfully refreshing twist to simple watermelon juice. It is both cooling and has beneficial digestive properties. Thus, the combination of watermelon and mint is ideal for summers.
Ingredients
1 water-melon, medium-sized – chopped and deseeded2 tablespoons mint leaves2 to 3 pinches black salt or chaat masala, optionalsome ice cubes, optionalfew mint leaves, for garnish
Method
3. Watermelon Orange Juice
Bright orange and fresh watermelon combine make a winning refreshment, especially when topped with mint leaves. Not only does it taste delicious, it also quickly recharges the body after a long day in the sun.
You Will Need
1 orange, sweet tasting – medium to large-sized or ¾ to 1 cup orange juice1 medium-sized watermelon or 4 to 5 cups of chopped watermelon – seeds removed5 to 6 mint leaves1 to 2 tablespoons of raw sugar, optionalsome mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Reference Links:https://www.healthline.com/https://www.realsimple.com/ Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Orange Juice Recipe (Easy and Homemade) Pineapple Juice Recipe Mango Juice Recipe Blueberry Juice This Watermelon Juice recipe from the archives first published in April 2012 has been updated on republished on April 2021.
