Hydrating watermelon and cucumber join forces in the refreshing summer juice. Lime, mint, and ginger root lend flavor and extra cooling vibes to this vegan and gluten free drink.
Ever since the ayurvedic portion of my yoga teacher training, I’ve been highly attuned to the things that will push my naturally fiery pitta constitution out of balance. Unfortunately, the summer months (aka the majority of the year here in Houston) tend to make me overheat and create imbalance. When I’m too hot, I am easily inundated with anger and frustration. It’s no bueno.
To combat the heat I often reach for things that have a cooling affect in the body and keep mint essential oil at my fingertips at all times. Aside from mint, there are numerous other foods that keep the body cool and hydrated as the temperatures start to rise. In this recipe, I combined watermelon, cucumber, and lime for a nice little tonic that will keep you hydrated and cool. I threw a little ginger in for good measure since it’s great for the digestive system.
Cucumber Watermelon Cooler
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Hydrating watermelon and cucumber join forces in the refreshing summer juice. Lime, mint, and ginger root lend flavor and extra cooling vibes to this vegan and gluten free drink.
Ingredients
- 1 quart cubed fresh watermelon (roughly 1/4 of a watermelon)
- 1 large cucumber
- 1–2 limes, peel removed
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup fresh mint (packed, leaves & stems)
Instructions
Juice everything together in your juicer. Shake and serve! Leftovers may be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Makes about 1 quart of juice.
Notes
- If you don’t have a juicer, you can blend everything together in your blender and strain out the solids through a sieve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: drink
[…] 28. Cucumber Watermelon Cooler I love the combination of cucumber and watermelon. The sweet watermelon and cool, refreshing cucumber make a super tasty drink, and in this case, fresh ginger, lime juice, and fresh mint add spunky and delicious flavors to a simple, easy drink. […]