Watermelon Juice
This watermelon juice is a healthier take on Rooh Afza. Refreshing and naturally sweetened, it's the perfect summer drink.
Servings: 6
Calories: 20kcal
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender
- 1 fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon about 1 pound or 6 cups of watermelon chunks
- 2 limes juiced
- 2 teaspoon beet powder optional
- ice
- 1 teaspoon rose water optional
- mint for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh into a blender. Add lime juice, beet powder, and rose water.
- Blend the ingredients till fully incorporated. Strain over a large bowl, then pour into separate glasses over ice and enjoy.
Notes
- In the summer months, watermelon is in season and sweet enough to omit sugar, but if your family likes it sweeter, just add simple syrup to taste.
- If you and your family prefer pulp-free juice, strain it through a fine-mesh strainer.
- The beet powder is optional, but it will give the juice a deep red color.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.5g | Protein: 0.55g | Sodium: 0.7mg | Potassium: 74.2mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 3.5mg
