March 11, 2009

Watermelon mint cooler

Watermelon is mainly used as a thirst quencher. Vendors with small carts filled with water melons and few glasses under a tree's shade is a common sight during summer. The vendor would scoop the sweet, juicy melon into a glass. He will add some crushed ice and slightly whisk with a spoon. Sipping a glass of iced melons on a hot summer afternoon is purely heaven.

Watermelon is loaded with vitamins too. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of vitamin A and vitamin B6. In addition, watermelon it contains thiamin, potassium and magnesium.

I have the memories of my hostel days in college associated with watermelon. The summers were unbearable. In the hostel premises, watermelons and tender coconuts were sold. March being the last month of the semester,many of us felt the cash crunch. We would have spent most of our money in arranging farewell for our roommates, buying gifts, developing photos etc. None of our parents gave money for spending lavishly. We all were given just the amount needed for hostel fees and other normal expenses. So we had to save every penny for the farewell parties and gifts. Apart from that, we had to find money for watermelons. Those were the simple pleasures we enjoyed. In my room, we were 8 of us. We took turns in buying watermelon. So everyday one melon will be brought and we will cut in the evening. And it was my duty to cut it and I enjoyed doing it. Those days one watermelon would cost around Rs.8. It will be big enough that all of us would get a fairly big slice. Even now, whenever I cut watermelons, those memories rush back like it was yesterday.

I prefer to eat watermelons as it is. But my husband prefers juice. So I make this. There isn't any fixed recipe for this. Taking the cue, you can make as you like.

You will need
Watermelon cubes - 4 cup
fresh/dried mint - 1 tspn
honey - 1 tablespoon
lime juice - 1 tspn
Few pieces of watermelon for garnish.

Method
Liquidize the watermelon cubes, mint,honey and lime juice in a mixer grinder or a juicer. Pour into a glass. Garnish with bite sized cubes and sprinkle mint if desired. This yields two glasses of juice.
This is my rose entry to FIC-Pink/Rose hosted by Priya, an event started by Sunshinemom.

22 comments:

  1. Luv Watermelons and a good thirst quenching juice.

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  2. Every Summer, my hubby keeps on buying Watermelons! :D

    Looks so yummy with mint flavor in there. Do you know Watermelon seeds are used in Mughlai dishes? I have to save some this Summer.

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  3. Ashakka, thanks for the info on seeds. I shall too start saving from now on.

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  4. i never get such delicious drink ideas when i have mint at home...will make it soon..

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  5. Delicious n a real thirst quencher drink Jaishree...love the addition of mint leaves.. Thanks for sending to FIC...

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  6. I love this cooler. We have watermelon juice almost every day - husband's duty:)

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  7. This loks so refreshing, we still have to wait for summer, but i can enjoy the drink even now.

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  8. The first pict is gorgeous Jaya! What a lovely way to keep refreshing in hot summer days. Good one.

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  9. Here too this juice is a winner. And just perfect the weather right now.

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  10. what a refreshing drink !! Perfect for summer days

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  11. Watermelon is gr8 in any form..... it is indeed a thirst quencher. your glass of cooler looks delicious

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  12. SipSipSip......ha feeling cool and relaxed...Looks awsome.

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  13. jaya, that's exactly how i like watermelon juice. touch of mint and honey! yum :)

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  14. Omg! This could be the best cooler i have ever come across..Its so refreshing!!

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  15. looks so cool... love the colour.

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  16. Lovely and must need drink in summer .I love watermelon juice and was planning to prepare some tomorow.The addition of mint enhances and provides a great taste.

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  17. that is refreshing for sure. Nice combination of ingredients! will try this..

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  18. lovely drink Jaya! Gorgeous look! So refreshing.

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  19. Watermelon,by itself is so cool to drink or eat,with mint it should be refreshing too!Sure will try next time!

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  20. This is a great drink for the coming Spring and Summer months. I've never tried watermelon with mint, but it sounds like a refreshing combination! I'd like to share your recipe with our readers, please let me know if you are interested. You can email me at sophie@keyingredient.com

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  21. Made this - delicious! Credited you. Check it out! http://saravskatrina.tumblr.com/post/7390266814/this-morning-my-mom-left-me-a-note-in-the-blender

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