Watermelon Lime Cooler
Ingredients:
- 960 ml (4 cups) fresh seedless watermelon
- 88 g (2) limes
- 120 ml (½ cup) cold water
- 1 pinch salt
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup or agave
Equipments:
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Raw
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
Nutrition:
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Freeze the watermelon cubes for at least 2 hours before blending — this is what gives the cooler its thick, slushy texture without watering it down with extra ice.
Instructions:
- Freeze the watermelon: Cut watermelon into cubes and freeze for at least 2 hours, or overnight. This is what gives the cooler its thick, slushy texture without watering it down.
- Blend: Add the frozen watermelon, lime juice, cold water, and salt to a blender. Add maple syrup or agave if using. Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Taste, adjust, and serve: Taste and adjust — more lime for brightness, more maple syrup if the watermelon isn’t very sweet, more water to thin. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes: Frozen watermelon gives a thick, slushy texture without needing extra ice, which would dilute the flavor. If using fresh watermelon instead of frozen, add 1 cup of ice.
Storage: Best consumed immediately. Pour leftovers into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 day — re-blend briefly before serving.
Swaps: Sparkling water gives a light fizzy lift and works great as a mocktail. Lime can be swapped for lemon. Add a handful of fresh mint to the blender for a watermelon mojito vibe.
Tips: A chili-lime rim takes this to the next level. For a crowd, blend in batches and serve from a pitcher over ice.
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The fresh seedless watermelon adds juicy sweetness and a refreshing bite. The maple syrup or agave brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth. The salt sharpens and balances every other flavor in the dish.
Watermelon Lime Cooler
Ingredients:
- 960 ml (4 cups) fresh seedless watermelon
- 88 g (2) limes
- 120 ml (½ cup) cold water
- 1 pinch salt
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup or agave
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The fresh seedless watermelon adds juicy sweetness and a refreshing bite. The maple syrup or agave brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth. The salt sharpens and balances every other flavor in the dish.
Prep:
Freeze the watermelon cubes for at least 2 hours before blending — this is what gives the cooler its thick, slushy texture without watering it down with extra ice.
Instructions:
- Freeze the watermelon: Cut watermelon into cubes and freeze for at least 2 hours, or overnight. This is what gives the cooler its thick, slushy texture without watering it down.
- Blend: Add the frozen watermelon, lime juice, cold water, and salt to a blender. Add maple syrup or agave if using. Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Taste, adjust, and serve: Taste and adjust — more lime for brightness, more maple syrup if the watermelon isn’t very sweet, more water to thin. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
