Tropical Watermelon & Pineapple Refresher
There's nothing quite like a glass of freshly made juice to refresh and brighten your day. This vibrant combination of watermelon, pineapple, lime, ginger and fresh mint brings together a beautiful balance of natural sweetness, citrus zing and a gentle hint of spice.
Watermelon and pineapple provide a deliciously fruity base, while lime adds a little tang, ginger brings a warming kick and fresh mint leaves a wonderfully cooling finish.
Naturally sweet, colourful and bursting with tropical flavour, this is a simple and refreshing drink to enjoy chilled whenever you're looking for something fresh and uplifting.
Watermelon is not only naturally sweet and refreshing; its vibrant red flesh also contains lycopene, a plant antioxidant that contributes to its nutritional goodness.
Pineapple is more than just a delicious tropical fruit. It provides vitamin C, manganese and natural enzymes called bromelain, adding nutritional goodness as well as a lovely sweet and tangy flavour to your juice.
Ginger adds more than just a little zing to your juice. This aromatic root contains natural plant compounds called gingerols, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Mint contains natural plant compounds with antioxidant properties and has traditionally been enjoyed to support digestion.
Lime is rich in vitamin C and contains beneficial antioxidants.
INGREDIENTS
500 g watermelon flesh, rind removed
250 g fresh pineapple, skin and core removed
½ lime, peeled
10–15 g fresh ginger, peeled (adjust to taste)
6–8 fresh mint leaves
METHOD
Prepare the watermelon and pineapple, removing the rind and skin and cutting the flesh into pieces suitable for your juicer.
Peel the lime and ginger.
Wash the fresh mint leaves.
Feed all the ingredients through your juicer, alternating between the watermelon, pineapple, ginger, lime and mint.
Give the extracted juice a good stir to combine all the flavours.
Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, or refridgerate until chilled.
Watermelon: Provides the refreshing base and natural sweetness.
Pineapple: Adds tropical sweetness and a little tang.
Lime: Brightens the flavour and balances the sweetness.
Ginger: Adds a gentle warmth and zing.
Mint: Gives the juice a fresh, cooling finish.
Start with the smaller amount of ginger if you prefer a milder flavour. You can always increase it next time.
You can adjust the quantities of each ingredient to suit your own taste, whether you prefer a little more sweetness from the fruit, extra citrus from the lime or a stronger ginger kick.
Serving suggestion
Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves and a small wedge of lime or watermelon.
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