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Watermelon cocktail in a blender without ice cream recipe. Watermelon cocktails - refreshing drinks for party and relaxation

In September, many have already gorged themselves on watermelons, but for some reason they still buy them, at the request of children, for example. It is not uncommon for a watermelon to be caught that is not very sweet, too large or pinkish, or for some other reason, half of the watermelon that no one wants to eat can be stored in the refrigerator. What can be done with him so that he does not disappear?

We offer to prepare a delicious, refreshing watermelon cocktail. This drink recipe is very versatile, I'll explain why.

The watermelon cocktail can be both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. In the first option, you can choose to add fruit dessert wine, as well as stronger rum or vodka. If you strain watermelon pulp chopped in puree and beat with ice cream, you will get a delicate cocktail at the exit. A mixture of lime and watermelon juices with the addition of mint can be safely called watermelon. But a watermelon smoothie will turn out to be more useful, since the very definition of "smoothie" implies a soft and pleasant thick drink with pulp, rich in dietary fiber.

We will prepare a simple non-alcoholic cocktail from watermelon, which can be enjoyed with pleasure by both adults and children, and the recipe can be used as a basis for culinary creativity.

In addition to the main ingredients, you cannot do without such devices as a grater or blender. You will also need nice glasses or wine glasses to serve your drink, perhaps a cocktail tube and mint leaves (depending on how you serve the drink).

Ingredients:

  • Watermelon pulp,
  • lemon,
  • sugar or honey - if the watermelon is suddenly unripe or unsweetened.

Cooking process:

Cut the watermelon into slices, three on a coarse grater together with the seeds (they slip, as a rule, whole).

Squeeze the watermelon juice through a sieve, add a little watermelon pulp without seeds to it. You can add the juice of half a lemon. The other half can be used for other culinary purposes or decorated with wedges when serving.

Instead of a grater, you can use a blender, and not filter the watermelon mass, but then you will have to select all the seeds so that the knives do not crush them.

Then it all depends on your imagination. Or we mix additional ingredient, or, as in our case, pour it into glasses. If desired, melted ice cream or light yogurt can be added to the resulting watermelon juice, beat with a blender or mixer until a light foam appears. You can mix watermelon juice with ice, juice from fruits, vegetables, or herbs. For example, you can't drink celery juice just like that, but in a mixture of juices it is drunk perfectly!

We pour the watermelon cocktail into glasses, decorate with slices of watermelon or lemon, and serve!

The entire cooking process takes no more than ten to fifteen minutes, and there are a lot of pleasures and benefits! This drink should be served chilled.

For the recipe, we thank the teacher of mathematics and physics, as well as the wonderful mother Galaguz Olga Viktorovna.

Bon appetit Anyuta's notebook wishes you!

Cocktail "Watermelon Margarita"

This light alcoholic cocktail is being prepared with watermelon in a blender.

Making a cocktail:

Cut the watermelon pulp into small cubes, place in a blender and beat well to make a puree.

Pass the puree through a sieve.

Combine watermelon juice with lemonade and tequila, pour into glasses, garnish with slices of watermelon.

"Watermelon sangria"

Composition:

  • 4 cups watermelon pulp
  • half a glass of red sweet wine;
  • 30 ml rum;
  • "Cointreau" - 60 ml;
  • sugar syrup - 50 ml;
  • juice from two limes;
  • sprigs of mint for decoration;
  • ice cubes.

Preparation:

In a blender, beat the peeled watermelon pulp and pour into a jug.

Add Cointreau, granulated sugar and lime juice to this container.

Mix everything thoroughly, pour into glasses, add ice, decorate with a sprig of mint.

If you are already fed up with traditional alcoholic drinks, it's time to try the watermelon alcoholic cocktail presented in different options... Prepare simple and delicious drinks using the following recipes.

Making alcoholic cocktails with vodka and watermelon

An alcoholic cocktail with watermelon and vodka is easy and quick to prepare.

The composition of the drink:

  • 200 ml of vodka;
  • half of a juicy ripe watermelon;
  • a tablespoon of sugar;
  • lemon;
  • 10 ice cubes.

Making a cocktail:

Peel the half of the watermelon and remove the seeds, cut into small pieces.

Squeeze the juice out of the lemon.

Place the watermelon pulp, lemon juice, sugar, vodka and ice in a blender and beat everything well.

Pour the prepared cocktail into glasses, decorate with slices of watermelon.

"Watermelon freshness"

This is another refreshing vodka cocktail that's great for a hot summer evening.

To prepare this fruity alcoholic beverage you will need the following ingredients:

  • 400 ml watermelon juice;
  • 4 bananas;
  • 4 lemons;
  • 120 ml of vodka;
  • 150 ml of water;
  • 100 grams of granulated sugar:
  • ice cubes.

Cooking "Watermelon freshness":

Bananas need to be peeled and cut into small slices.

Squeeze the juice from the peeled lemons. Pour water into a small saucepan, pour sugar into it, put on low heat to prepare syrup. Bring it to a boil, then simmer for another 5-7 minutes, reducing heat to minimum.

Chop banana slices in a blender, combine with lemon and watermelon juice, chilled vodka and cooled syrup. Put the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Pour the settled and cooled watermelon freshness cocktail into glasses, add ice cubes.

Dessert-cocktail "Sparkling watermelon"

This is a strong alcoholic cocktail, it is better to drink it in the evening in a cheerful big company.

Composition:

  • ripe watermelon - 5-7 kg;
  • semi-sweet champagne - 1 bottle;
  • 300 ml of vodka.

Preparation:

Wash the watermelon thoroughly, cut off a small pyramid near the tail.

Pour champagne into the resulting hole, wait until it is absorbed, then pour in vodka. Cover the hole with a slice of watermelon and refrigerate for several hours.

Take the watermelon out of the refrigerator, cut it in two and you can eat the dessert cocktail with tablespoons.

Feature of the use of watermelon alcoholic cocktails intoxication is quick and imperceptible, so you should be extremely careful with them on hot summer days.

Alcoholic watermelon cocktails at home

This alcoholic watermelon cocktail recipe can be used for cooking lung refreshing drink at home.

You will need the following ingredients:

  • tequila Reposado - 40 ml;
  • liqueur "Limoncello" - 20 ml;
  • 50 g watermelon pulp;
  • 4-5 basil leaves;

Making a basil watermelon cocktail:

Cut the watermelon pulp into small pieces, mash it together with the basil leaves.

Place the pulp together with juice and leaves in a shaker, add tequila, liquor, ice there and beat for 20 seconds.

Strain the prepared cocktail through a strainer into a glass, garnish with a sprig of basil.

"Watermelon Punch"

Composition:

  • small watermelon;
  • 1 bottle of white dry and semi-sweet wine;
  • cognac, fruit liqueur - 100 ml each;
  • two apples;
  • peach;
  • 300 grams of white and black grapes;
  • 100 g granulated sugar.

Preparation:

Wash the fruits well, remove all seeds from them, cut into small wedges or pieces. Put the fruits in a bowl, cover them with sugar on top, add brandy and 350 ml of dry wine. Place the fruit bowl in the refrigerator for two hours.

Wash the watermelon, cut off the top. Take out all the pulp with a tablespoon and place in a bowl.

After two hours, remove the fruits with alcohol from the refrigerator and pour into the watermelon rind, add watermelon pieces, chilled semi-sweet wine, liqueur and a few ice cubes.

Delicious alcoholic cocktail "Watermelon Punch" is ready! Pour it into glasses and enjoy a refreshing drink with an amazing taste and aroma.

Ale "Watermelon"

This low alcohol drink can be drunk even while relaxing on the beach.

It consists of the following components:

  • passion fruit juice - 20 ml;
  • 100 g sugar;
  • light ale - 150 ml;
  • ¼ lemon;
  • 230 g of watermelon pulp;
  • 400 g ice cubes.

Cooking method:

Peel the pulp of the watermelon, chop finely and beat in a shaker.

Add sugar, passionfruit and lemon juice, beat thoroughly again.

Pour ale into a shaker, stir everything.

Pour crushed ice on the bottom of the glasses, pour the cocktail.

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To prepare this drink, you will need the following components:

  • light rum - 30 ml;
  • Sprite - 100 ml;
  • lime;
  • mint;
  • cane sugar - 2 tsp;
  • watermelon juice - 50 ml;
  • crushed ice.

Cooking method:

Mash sugar, mint and lime with a spoon. Save a few lime slices and a sprig of mint to garnish the cocktail.

Pour watermelon juice, rum into a glass, add mint and lime, Sprite, on top - a handful of ice.

Garnish with a lime wedge and a mint sprig. Serve with a straw.

In the watermelon season, you need to eat a lot of watermelons. One of better ways to do this is to make a watermelon smoothie. A cold watermelon smoothie on a hot summer day tastes better than a watermelon. This delicious cocktail, like the watermelon itself, cleanses the body.

In fact, with watermelon it is even healthier than watermelon itself. This wonderful fruit has 72-75. That is, eaten, as it should be, in large quantities, it will quickly raise blood sugar levels, which is not good for those who are overweight and have diabetes. For this reason watermelon diet is bad: after the sugar "swing" there will be an increase. Fruit, berries, leafy greens, nuts, seeds are added to smoothies, coconut flakes grated from fresh coconut, or leftover from, which slows down the absorption of sugars, lowering the total glycemic index cocktail.

If you want to make a healthy drink, avoid adding soda, packaged "juices" or other sweets. It will be a "sugar bomb".

Watermelon, having cleansing properties, is poorer than other fruits and berries in vitamins, trace elements and fiber. But watermelon contains a lot of the antioxidant lycopene, more than tomatoes, considered its traditional source.

Watermelon blender smoothie recipes

It is good to chill the watermelon first before making the smoothie. You can even pre-cut and freeze it. One serving of the drink takes 300-400 g of pitted watermelon pulp.

In a smoothie, watermelon goes well with banana, which gives the drink a creamy consistency. No sweeteners are required, but balance the sweetness of the watermelon by adding kiwi, sour apple, lemon or lime (no peel), and a refreshing mint cocktail.

Feel free to add greens - lettuce, spinach. You can also take sheets white cabbage... This will only enrich the cocktail without spoiling the taste.

Due to the large amount of water in the watermelon, you can hardly add it to smoothies.

Instead of water, if you wish, you can take live yogurt without sugar, natural Greek, or kefir.

Whisk everything in a blender for 30-60 seconds, depending on the ingredients.

If the blender allows, you can add ice.

Watermelon Banana Smoothie

If you make a smoothie with only watermelon and ripe banana, the glycemic index of the cocktail will be very high, and this is not at all healthy. Take an unripe and even green banana, add a sour apple, a little lemon, berries, very well - cranberries. The drink will still be sweet and, of course, healthy.

For 2 servings:

  • 3 cups watermelon pulp
  • 1 / 2-1 banana
  • 1/2 glass of water
  • 1/2 sour apple
  • leaf lettuce optional
  • ice optional

Watermelon and strawberry smoothie

This smoothie is the real taste of summer in a cup.

  • 3 cups watermelon pulp
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
  • a few mint leaves
  • 1 / 2-1 glass of water

One of my favorite recipes

An invigorating and nutritious watermelon smoothie. Came up with it on a hot summer day.

  • watermelon
  • Apple
  • 1/4 lemon without peel, or 2-3 tbsp. l. lemon juice per serving (250-400 ml)
  • lettuce or spinach
  • a little lemon zest
  • ginger
  • flax or chia seeds, presoaked
  • ice optional

Watermelon and peach smoothie

  • watermelon pulp - 3 cups
  • 1 peach
  • 1/2 cup water, or coconut milk
  • 1/2 to 1 cup leafy greens - optional
  • ice - optional

Decorate the drink with mint leaves.

Is watermelon smoothie good for weight loss?

Yes. Just remember to add ingredients that slow down the absorption of sugars - nuts, seeds, flax seeds, chia, leafy greens, and nut milk.

In addition to all the positive properties of smoothies, watermelon contains citrulline(from latin citrullus- watermelon). This substance is useful for weight loss, has a good effect on the cardiovascular system. There is more citrulline in the edible green portion. Add some of it to smoothies. But the watermelon should not be "nitrate", because there are more nitrates in the watermelon in the green part.

Citrulline is beneficial for fitness practitioners: it increases endurance and accelerates the excretion of lactic acid.

Watermelon, cut into pieces, can be frozen for the winter.

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When the window is + 40 ° C, you don't want any heavy food, you want something simple, refreshing and that it must be served in a glass with a straw. It is not hard to guess that the most popular summer product is drinks, and since the watermelon season is on the way, let's talk about how to make a watermelon cocktail?

The amazing combination of this fruit with many berries and fruits allows you to get delicious drinks, which you can serve for lunch and present to guests for a celebration.

What cocktail can be made from watermelon

You can make many different drinks with different colors, tastes and degrees of sweetness from a ripe striped fruit. Cocktails can be alcoholic, low-alcoholic or non-alcoholic; spicy or with a classic sweetish aftertaste; carbonated or prepared with freshly squeezed fruit juices. In a word, the flight of fantasy in this case is unlimited.

Since it is impossible to list all the recipes, we bring to your attention only a small selection of watermelon cocktails. All recipes are actually very simple, but the taste of refreshing drinks prepared using these technologies turns out to be very unusual.

How to make watermelon mojito

A light refreshing drink, of which there are many analogues, has long won the hearts of fans of summer coolness. In the classical sense, mojito is made from light rum and fragrant mint leaves, but in our recipe everything will be completely different.

The original watermelon mojito will surprise you no less than the classic one, but even children can try our drink.

Ingredients

  • Watermelon - 700 g of pulp (about a quarter of the average fruit);
  • Lime - 2 pcs.;
  • Sugar to taste;
  • Clarified Apple juice- 1 tbsp.;
  • Mint - 1 small bunch.

Watermelon cocktail recipe

  1. We remove the rind from the watermelon, select the seeds from the pulp.
  2. Set aside for a while 4-6 sprigs of fresh mint and 1 lime.
  3. Cut the remaining mint (only leaves, no twigs) into medium pieces, squeeze juice from the second lime.
  4. Beat apple juice with a blender together with watermelon pulp, lime juice and chopped mint - get a homogeneous mass.
  5. The mojito glasses are lowered by the neck into the water (so that the edges are slightly moistened), then we lower them in sugar.
  6. Pour the resulting drink into glasses, decorate them with mint sprigs, as well as lime slices. We serve the mojito chilled.

You can make cocktails with watermelon and more in a simple way... If the option with a watermelon mojito seems unattractive to you, then next recipe you should definitely like it. Cooking requires even less time and ingredients than in the previous recipe, but the result simply cannot please you.

Ingredients

  • Watermelon juice - 150 ml;
  • Sugar - 1 tsp;
  • Mint - 4-5 leaves;
  • Lemon juice - 1 tsp

How to make a watermelon-mint cocktail

  1. Cut out from the fruit required amount pulp, free it from seeds, cut into arbitrary pieces, then rub through a fine sieve in small portions.
  2. Pour the resulting juice into a jug and start serving glasses.
  3. Put mint leaves on the bottom of each glass, add sugar and crush them (not hard) with the handle of a knife.
  4. Finally, add watermelon and lemon juice to the drink. This completes the preparation - you can serve the drink to the table.

It is not necessary to decorate the glasses, but if this makes the cocktail tastier to you, then you can put 1-2 sprigs of fragrant mint on the edge of the glass.

How to make a watermelon ginger cocktail

For lovers of spicy drinks, the recipe for a watermelon cocktail with ginger is a very good option. Ginger has a specific taste, besides, in certain cases, it is good for health, so it can be added to the drink in small quantities.

In combination with watermelon and orange juice, the taste of ginger does not seem so rich, but it still retains the original notes in the drink.

Ingredients

  • Watermelon - 1 pc. medium size;
  • Ginger (fresh, grated) - 1.5 cm;
  • Oranges - 2 pcs.;
  • Ice (crushed) - to taste.

How to make a watermelon cocktail

  1. Pre-cool the watermelon, then peel and remove the seeds.
  2. Grind the peeled pulp in a blender, then add grated ginger and freshly squeezed to it Orange juice.
  3. Beat everything until you get it homogeneous mass.

We lay out in glasses crushed ice, pour a drink on top of it, decorate the glasses with orange slices and serve the cocktail for tasting with a straw.

Watermelon cocktails are very diverse, and as you can see from the recipes above, the striped fruit can be combined with any fruit. Kiwi is considered one of the most suitable for a summer drink. It makes the taste of the refreshing cocktail unobtrusively sour, and the color extraordinarily beautiful.

Ingredients

  • Watermelon - 300 g;
  • Ice to taste;
  • Kiwi - 3 pcs.

How to make a kiwi watermelon cocktail

  1. Beat the pulp of the watermelon with ice with a blender, pour the resulting mass into a glass.
  2. Beat the peeled kiwi separately in a blender, then pour the juice into a glass with watermelon and ice.

We decorate the edge of the glass with fruit slices, a sprig of mint or a slice of watermelon - it will look very impressive.

Those who are looking for something original can be offered to make the so-called watermelon punch. This delicacy belongs French cuisine, and it is a drink consisting of fruit, wine, champagne or liqueur.

A feature of this treat is that it will not be served in glasses or glasses, as usual, but directly in watermelons. This option is ideal for banquets, parties and other celebrations when you need to surprise with something special. Innings delicious cocktail in watermelons will definitely not leave anyone indifferent.

Ingredients

  • Watermelon (weighing 7-9 kg) - 1 pc.;
  • Champagne - 750 ml;
  • Orange liqueur - 100 ml;
  • Sugar - 5 tbsp. l .;
  • Peach - 1 pc.;
  • White wine (semi-sweet or dry) - 750 ml;
  • Grapes - 350 g;
  • Apples - 2 pcs.

Homemade watermelon punch recipe

  1. Cut off the cap from the watermelon, clean it completely from the pulp.
  2. Remove the seeds from the watermelon mass, cut it into small pieces.
  3. The juice that will stand out must be kept in the maximum amount, otherwise the cocktail will not turn out to be sufficiently saturated.
  4. Cut the pre-chilled fruits (peach, grapes, apples) into small slices, put them in a deep bowl, cover them with sugar, and finally fill them with white wine.
  5. We remove the bowl of fruits under white wine for 2 hours in the refrigerator so that they are saturated with the wine taste.
  6. After 2 hours, pour the contents of the bowl into the peeled watermelon, then add the watermelon juice along with the chopped pulp.
  7. Pour the products with champagne and orange liqueur, mix everything thoroughly.
  8. Cover the watermelon with the previously cut "lid", put the drink back in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  9. We take out the chilled punch from the refrigerator, insert a tube into the watermelon and serve it to the guests. To make it more convenient to drink - pour the finished drink into glasses - that's all, you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail.

To make the drink stronger, you can add whiskey, cognac, vodka or rum to it. You can cook a punch without alcohol at all, children will be especially delighted with such a refreshing mix. Replacing alcohol is easy mineral water or freshly squeezed fruit juice... When combining fruits in a punch, remember that they must be combined with each other.

Watermelon drinks, two cocktails from the chef

If you want to surprise your guests with delicious and unusual, but not difficult to prepare, watermelon drinks, use our chef's recipes.

These are the TOP-5 recipes for summer drinks, we suggested you to cook. All cocktails are very easy to prepare and do not require any special knowledge or effort. Now you can drink your favorite cocktails as often as you want, and at the same time, without leaving home for a new portion of your favorite delicacy. Try your hand at this pleasant culinary experience - and enjoy the well-deserved result.

Bon Appetit!

How did you eat watermelon in your life? Most, for sure, are only raw or in a cocktail. But with a little magic, you can do amazing things with watermelon: ice cream, necks, fried and even salty dishes.

Fried watermelon sounds intimidating but is actually juicy and crunchy on the inside, with a smoky and sweet crust on the outside. Throw to it salted cheese Feta, spice it up with lime and some fresh mint. And now you have a wonderful picnic salad ready!

For an appetizer salad you will need:

  • 8 slices of pitted watermelon (about the size of a deck of cards)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 teaspoons lime juice
  • 5 slices of feta cheese (just over 100 grams);
  • a handful of fresh mint leaves;
  • 3 cups greens (arugula, lettuce, watercress)
  • salt, pepper - to taste;
  • fried pumpkin seeds.

Heat the grill. Dry the watermelon slices with a paper towel and place them on the grill. Fry on one side, without turning, for 2 minutes.
Toss the greens with 2 scoops of lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Place the herbs on a large platter and place the grilled watermelon slices on top, toasted side up. Add feta and some watermelon slices. Top them with the remaining lime juice and sprinkle with a little salt (pepper to taste). It remains only to decorate everything with mint and pumpkin seeds.

For mouth-watering slices you will need:

  • 1 chilled seedless watermelon
  • 1/2 bunch fresh mint
  • 4 limes (from 2 - zest, from 2 - juice);
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Cut the watermelon into 4 pieces and then into slices about 5 cm thick (see as picture). Chop the mint leaves and mix in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of lime zest. Add sugar and mix well. Place the watermelon slices on a large flat dish and pour lime juice over them. Then sprinkle the slices with the made lime-mint sugar.

Classic watermelon in a new version: frozen pulp + mint + lime = juicy and refreshing ice cream (or, in other words, sherbet). Sherbet contains virtually no sugar and can be supplemented with a few tablespoons of rum for even more enjoyment.

For sherbet you will need:

  • watermelon (about 2 kg, seeded and broken into pieces);
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sugar;
  • 3 limes (juice from them);
  • 3 tablespoons of white rum;
  • a pinch of salt;
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon chopped mint leaves.

Watermelon pieces, sugar, lime juice and rum - we load everything into a blender. And we bring to the state of mashed potatoes. Add mint and mix everything until it turns into small particles and is not visible. After the mixture is packed in an airtight container and frozen for several hours.

The presence of an ice cream maker greatly facilitates the process. If it is not there, then every hour we take the mixture out of the freezer and mix it thoroughly with a spoon or mixer, as long as possible. This is so that ice crystals do not form in the ice cream. For complete freezing, the sherbet is kept in the freezer for 6-8 hours.

You will be surprised how well watermelon and feta cheese work together. Salty, sweet and at the same time invigorating notes begin to play brighter with each bite. This salad is simple, but not without a touch of ingenuity, as you can add others to it. summer vegetables(except for tomatoes). The dish is best served with fried fish or steak.

For a salad you will need:

  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into pieces;
  • 3 1/2 cups pitted watermelon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into pieces;
  • 200 grams of feta cheese, cut into 1-1.5 cm cubes;
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

We start by preparing the dressing. To do this, mix the vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Then add olive oil and beat well. Put it aside for a while.

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon as needed. Then cut it into thin crescent-shaped slices. We do not cut the onion into thick half rings. Finally, put the cucumber, onion, tomatoes, pieces of watermelon, pepper, cheese and mint in a large bowl. Add the gas station. It is advisable to serve immediately.

Try this incredible shake that mixes juicy watermelon with ice and milk. This is incredible! Foamy, sweet, of the most delicate pinkish color ... Milk-watermelon shake turns out to be neither cloying nor heavy. In consistency, it rather resembles juice with the addition of something similar to cream.

The watermelon must be pre-frozen. To do this, cut it into pieces, put them on a sheet. parchment paper in one layer and place in the freezer. This will prevent the pieces of watermelon from sticking together and you can take as many of them as you like. Once frozen, you can put them in airtight bags and store that way for up to 3 months.

For the neck you will need:

  • 3 cups chunks of frozen watermelon
  • 1 glass of milk;
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Combine all ingredients in a blender and bring to consistency milkshake... You can add sugar to taste. Actually, it's done!

In the summer, out of habit, quench your thirst with soda? We urge you to quit this business and consume exclusively natural homemade drinks. Since today watermelon is the key figure with us, we offer you a wonderful recipe for cold watermelon water. There is practically no sugar in it, and it refreshes perfectly.

For watermelon water you will need:

  • half a large watermelon (without a rind, cut into large pieces);
  • 4 glasses of water;
  • 8 fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • juice of half a lime (about 1-1.5 tablespoon);
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar or honey.

Put half the watermelon pulp and half the water in a blender and turn into a homogeneous puree. Then we taste the resulting mass to see if it is sweet enough. If we feel that it is not very sweet, we remember to add sugar to the next batch. Strain the liquid through a sieve into a jug or large bowl. We repeat the procedure with the remaining pieces of watermelon and water, add mint leaves and sugar. Mix everything until smooth. Strain again. Add lime juice. Cool before serving.

Eskimo is a kind of synonym for childhood. And here lies a large or not very large, but undoubtedly very desirable, watermelon in front of us - can it really be turned into everyone's favorite dessert? This is exactly what we suggest you do!

For a watermelon popsicle you will need:

  • about 700 grams of watermelon pulp, without peel and seeds;
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar;
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 teaspoons of grated lemon zest
  • a pinch of salt.

Grind the watermelon pulp with sugar in a blender. A little later, add mint, lemon zest, salt.

Pour the resulting mixture into popsicle molds that are available on the farm. Then we send the future watermelon ice cream to the refrigerator. After an hour and a half, sticks can be inserted into the molds. Leave the watermelon popsicle in the freezer for at least 3 hours so that it freezes well.

Watermelon is delicious on its own. But why not indulge in a wonderful dessert? Watermelon jelly is not a standard dish. It has a delicious taste, delicate color and texture. This dessert will definitely please both adults and children.

For jelly you will need:

  • watermelon (about 3 kg with peel);
  • gelatin (sachet, about 20 grams);
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • vegetable oil.

Cut the watermelon into large pieces, peel it. Put the pulp in a blender and mash it. Strain the puréed watermelon through a sieve. As a result, you should get about 3 glasses of juice.

In a small bowl, mix the gelatin with 1 cup of watermelon juice. Let it brew for 3 minutes.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the rest of the watermelon juice, adding sugar to it. We keep on fire until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then add pre-prepared gelatin and lemon juice to this mixture. We remove from the fire.

We pour the prepared mixture into molds pre-oiled with oil. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, cut the jelly into cubes and distribute into bowls.

This cocktail is delicious and very refreshing. Watermelon, however, like orange juice, is an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamin C. What does pepper do in its composition, you ask? It very subtly emphasizes the taste of the watermelon. You shouldn't be afraid to add it to your cocktail.

For a smoothie you will need:

  • 2.5 cups of chopped pitted watermelon
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cut the watermelon into pieces, remove the seeds if possible. Load watermelon slices, orange juice, pepper and ice into a blender. We mix everything. You can add some honey to sweeten the drink. It's so quick and easy, and the smoothie is ready. Enjoy!

An excellently refreshing soft drink with a wonderful aroma and rich flavor. The main thing in it is to observe the correct proportion of strawberries: if there is too much of it, then it will already be candy, if too little, then the drink will not have enough sweetness. So try and experiment!

For a drink you will need:

  • 4 cups diced watermelon
  • 1 cup peeled strawberries
  • juice of half a lime;
  • 6 mint leaves (+ for decoration);

If you have a juicer, then in accordance with the instructions we get juice from watermelon, strawberry, lime. We do not use the pulp.

If we use a blender, then mix the watermelon, strawberries, lime until smooth. We filter through a sieve, helping with a spatula.

We take glasses and put 3 mint leaves in each of them. Put ice on top. Pour the mixture of juices (watermelon, strawberry and lime) into glasses and serve.