Watermelon Cooler

This watermelon cooler is the quintessential summer thirst-quencher! A cool and refreshing beverage from 4 basic ingredients, ready in a few minutes. Who needs those fancy, designer drinks, when you can make this awesome drink at home with so much less?

Ingredients

What Type of Watermelon to Use?

Personal watermelons are genetically grown to be smaller in size compare to normal watermelons. I opted to use this, for several several reasons. First, storing it in the fridge easier and space-saving too! Also, I find it easier to slice because the size is more manageable for me. Plus, it is designed to be seedless, which lessens my prep time even further. (You may come across those with seeds, but if they are thin and soft, I don’t bother removing them.)

But other than its size, personal watermelons are the same as a normal watermelon. The flesh is a stunning ruby red, with a tender-crisp texture, and it’s super juicy and sweet. So feel free to use other varieties of watermelon.

Health Benefits

• Hydrating: With 92% water content, watermelon provides lots of hydration. Plus, it has hydrating electrolytes like potassium and magnesium.
• High in nutrients: Watermelon also contains vitamins A and C, along with antioxidants like lycopene that combat free radicals, and reduce inflammation and cancer risk.
• Heart health: Watermelon can also contribute to heart health and healthy blood flow.
• Helps digestion: The high water content, plus fiber, aids digestion.
• Heals skin and muscles: The nutrients in watermelon contribute to skin elasticity and protection. Also, some studies have shown watermelon juice reduces muscle soreness.

How to Make a Watermelon Cooler

It cannot be simpler than this! Once you have all the ingredients ready, all you need is to place them in a blender and blend on high until the consistency is smooth.

If you are using a regular blender versus a high-powered one, always make sure to place the fruits first before the ice, this will ensure that the ice does not get stuck on the blades as soon as you press the button. Also, make sure that you use small ice cubes. If you do not have a small ice cube tray, you can just break them into smaller pieces.

You can opt to leave the cucumber peel, but you can also peel it. Leaving it on will give your cooler an earthier taste, plus it adds more color and texture while infusing more nutrients.

Variations and Add ons

This frozen treat is great as it is, but you can modify or add ingredients as you please. Here are some suggestions for you:

• If you want a smoother drink, skip the ice. Blend ingredients and strain, then pour over ice instead.
• If you want it to be richer and more concentrated, freeze the watermelons to omit the ice entirely. 
• If you like to make it creamier and smoothie-like, you can add dairy-free milk, vegan yogurt, or vanilla ice cream.
• For an all-adult affair, add some vodka or tequila to the mix to make it into a fancy fruity cocktail! If you want to make it liquor and alcohol-free but still bubbly, you can add some sparkling water or juice to make watermelon cooler mocktails.
• You can also add some berries and fruits to amp up the flavor! Watermelon pairs well with mangoes, strawberries, and coconut. If you have frozen bananas stored in your fridge, this is an ideal time to use them.
• I added some mint leaves with my watermelon cooler to give it an even more refreshing menthol flavor. However, you can also use basil leaves for a hint of peppery and savory flavors.
• To boost the fiber content of the drink, you can also add some chia seeds. This will also make the consistency of the drink thicker.

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