Watermelon Smoothie With Minty Zing (Virgin OR Boozy)
This minty watermelon smoothie is Pure. Drinkable. Summer. Bliss! One sip and you'll be swept away to palm tree islands in the sun. BONUS: You can turn it into an amazing watermelon margarita or cocktail.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- High-speed blender I'm using a Vitamix A3500
Ingredients
For the watermelon smoothie
- Generous handful of peppermint leaves 2-3 big sprigs of peppermint
- 1 kg watermelon pieces deseeded and rindless
- 200 ml water
- Juice of ½ lime or lemon
- 2-3 large bananas, peeled optional (makes the smoothie creamier and sweeter)
Watermelon margarita
- Generous splash of tequila*, a splash of triple sec (or orange zest), optional: lime wedge for garnish
For a watermelon cocktail
- Generous splash of white rum* (adjust to your taste)
Instructions
- Clean the mint leaves.
- Add the water, watermelon pieces, lime/lemon juice, and mint leaves to your blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. If all the watermelon pieces don't fit, blend half at a time.
- For a creamier smoothie: If using bananas, peel them and add them to the blender after adding the lime/lemon juice.
- Blend until nice and creamy. Enjoy cool.
Watermelon margarita
- Make the watermelon smoothie without bananas (and peppermint leaves if you don't want a minty flavor).
- Add tequila and triple sec (if used) and blend until smooth.
Watermelon cocktail
- Make the watermelon smoothie WITH bananas (and peppermint leaves).
- Add a generous splash of white rum according to your taste. Blend until creamy and smooth.
Notes
*For an alcohol-free version choose an alcohol-free tequila or white rum.