Watermelon Mojito Smoothie
A refreshing blend of sweet watermelon, zesty lime, and refreshing mint that captures the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seedless
- 1 lime, juiced
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup coconut water or sparkling water
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon by cutting it into cubes and removing the seeds.
- Juice the lime by cutting it in half and squeezing the juice into a measuring cup.
- Add the mint leaves to the blender, potentially muddling them first to release more flavor.
- Blend the watermelon cubes, lime juice, mint leaves, and coconut or sparkling water until smooth.
- Taste the smoothie and add honey or agave syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
- Serve the smoothie in glasses, garnishing with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint if desired.
Notes
For extra coolness, freeze the watermelon cubes beforehand; if the smoothie is too thick, add more water until desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smoothie, watermelon, mojito, summer drink, refreshing beverage