Watermelon Mint Cooler

A light, hydrating summer cooler blending juicy seedless watermelon with fresh mint and lime, strained into a chilled, refreshing drink. Naturally sweet and endlessly thirst-quenching on a hot day.

By YumYum Editorial · Drinks & Smoothies

Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
• 10-12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional, to taste)
• 1/2 cup cold water
• to taste Ice, for serving
• to taste Lime wheels, for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the watermelon cubes, mint leaves, lime juice, honey (if using), and cold water to a blender.
2. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as desired; watermelon sweetness varies, so add more honey if needed.
4. For a perfectly smooth cooler, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional, can be skipped for a more rustic texture).
5. Chill for at least 20 minutes if time allows, or serve immediately over ice.
6. Garnish each glass with a lime wheel and a fresh mint sprig.