I really don’t know what to make of summers in North Texas. One day the sun is relentlessly burning down on us poor souls. The next day, we are inundated with torrential rain. The weather apps (even the paid ones) seem to be totally clueless on what the skies are going to bestow us with in the next several hours.

Local Markets

However, the one constant during the summer months is our local Farmer’s Market. Come rain or shine, they are open every Saturday morning. Tempting the senses with freshly picked vegetables, fruits, greens, herbs, flowers, it is an immense pleasure to walk around the market, greeting the farmers, talking to them about how well or terrible the weather has been to different varieties of plants.

I staggered home with a large watermelon on my trip to the McKinney Farmer’s Market last weekend. The farmer gave me a sample, and boy, was I hooked! Red and lush and juicy, I realized that we’d have to eat this fruit for several days even after sharing half of it with friends. It was opportune that while I was racking my head about how to use the humongous fruit, my cousin Priya came up with this recipe.

Watermelon Smoothie With Ginger and Lime

Priya made this with Sprite, but I have substituted soda with watermelon. Feel free to take further liberties to tweak and add your own extras for your delicious summer sip. If you want to lighten it up, swap out the ginger or use less of it. Want that tangy feel? Then add an additional dash of lemon juice. Want a lil bit of spice? Add more cayenne pepper.

If you want to incorporate beneficial spices, roots, herbs and botanicals into your daily ritual, healing drinks like this Watermelon Ginger Lime Smoothie with a hint of mint, is an easy way to do so. Pour it, sip it, savor it: this metabolism-boosting, hormone-balancing drink will satisfy your every mood and need.

Juicy Watermelon

Here are a few more lip-smacking drinks that you will enjoy:

• Romaine Ginger Smoothie
• Banana Avocado Smoothie
• DIY Almond Milk
• Kaanji – A Fermented Drink
• Chia Seed Pudding
• Probiotic Kombucha
• Spiced Mulled Wine
• Easy Homemade Kefir

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Watermelon Smoothie With Ginger and Lime

If you want to incorporate beneficial spices, roots, herbs and botanicals into your daily ritual, healing drinks like this Watermelon with Ginger, Lime and a Hint of Mint Smoothie is an easy way to do so. Pour it, sip it, savor it: this metabolism-boosting, hormone-balancing drink will satisfy your every mood and need.

Course Drinks

Cuisine International

Keyword Ginger, himalayan pink salt, lemon juice, lime juice, Mint, refreshing, Smoothie, summer, summer drink, summer smoothie, watermelon

Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 37kcal

Equipment

• Bamboo Cutting Board
• Kitchen Knife
• Vitamix

Ingredients

• 3 Cups Watermelon - Cut into 2" cubes
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ginger - Juice from fresh ginger root. Vary to taste
• 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Juice - Or Lime juice
• 1/4 Teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt - Or to taste
• 2 Tablespoons Mint Leaves - Fresh Leaves. Vary to taste
• 1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper - Or to taste

Instructions

• Cut and slice watermelon into 2-inch cubes and add to blender. Add mint leaves, salt, lemon/lime juice, cayenne pepper and ginger juice.
  
• Blend on high speed. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more water melon for sweetness, salt for extra electrolytes, or mint for a more intense herb flavor.
  
• Divide between serving glasses and enjoy. Optional: Garnish with fresh mint. Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays or popsicle molds for an afternoon pick-me-up.
  

Notes

*Use organic ingredients wherever possible

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Watermelon Smoothie With Ginger and Lime

Amount per Serving

Calories

37

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

0

g

0

%

Cholesterol

 

0

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

147

mg

6

%

Potassium

 

144

mg

4

%

Carbohydrates

 

9

g

3

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

7

g

8

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

200

IU

4

%

Vitamin C

 

9.1

mg

11

%

Calcium

 

10

mg

1

%

Iron

 

0.5

mg

3

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.