Friday, April 29, 2011

Watermelon mint cooler


watermelon is considered to be one of the best fruit of summer as its having 92% of water content which is very essential to hydrate our body. Having watermelon while summer will really help to keep your body cool and healthy. Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin A, C and B6. Mint also have a cooling effect on our body. Both of this when mixed together to form a complete healthy and easy to make refreshing summer cooler.


Ingredients:

Watermelon (deseeded and cut into cubes) 3 cups
fresh mint                                                   1 tbsp
Lemon juice                                               1tsp
honey                                                         1tbsp


Method:

1. In a blender add watermelon cubes and mint leaves and blend  them to make juice.
2. Now add honey and lemon and mix it  well with the juice.
3. Pour the juice in a glass and add crushed ice or ice cube.

Garnish with mint leaves and your watermelon mint drink is ready to serve.


This recipe goes to the 'Fun N Sun' event by Radhika of Tickling palate and 'Healthy Summer' in kurinjikathambam blog.





13 comments:

Reshmi Mahesh said...

Perfect drink for hot summer...

Priya Suresh said...

Omg, wat a bright and catchy drink,simply awesome..

Nisha said...

Perfect for summer

Suman Singh said...

What a refreshing drink..love the color..simple and satisfying always!

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

Wow...you are so talented ! excellent photography...I want to finish the whole glass now..:P
Tasty Appetite

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

Wow...you are so talented ! excellent photography...I want to finish the whole glass now..:P
Tasty Appetite

Raji said...

That's one delicious glass with beautiful drink which I would like to grab now.

Kurinji said...

Perfect for this summer dear. If u interested, u send this to HRH- Healthy Summer. Kurinjikathambam, Event : HRH-Healthy Summer

Nithya said...

That sounds like a fantastic combination :) The bright red is so inviting :)

cook from doha said...

i want to finish off that whole glass now..........

Mary Bergfeld said...

What a treat to enjoy on a warm day. Your drink has wonderful color and I'm sure it is a perfect thirst quencher. Have a good weekend. Blessings...Mary

Santosh Bangar said...

lovely colour and refreshing drink

Swapna Raghu Sanand said...

That drink looks so tempting and colorful. Will try it.

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