Watermelon Mint Smoothie

By Martha Rose Shulman

Updated Oct. 16, 2023

Watermelon Mint Smoothie
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 minutes
Rating
4(256)
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I’m always tossing watermelon with fresh mint, so I decided to see how the two would blend in a smoothie. The result is like a cross between a sweet mint tea and a watermelon agua fresca.

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Ingredients

Yield:One serving
  • 2cups, tightly packed, diced seedless watermelon
  • 1tablespoon fresh mint leaves
  • 1teaspoon sugar, agave syrup or vanilla sugar
  • 3 to 4ice cubes (more to taste)
  • Watermelon balls for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

114 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 24 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 5 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all of the ingredients except the watermelon balls in the blender. Blend until frothy, about one minute. Pour into a glass, and garnish with watermelon balls. Serve right away.

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Comments

Heather

This would be great with a shot of gin.

mrow

if you have good watermelon this need absolutely no sugar! also can sub basil for the mint and it's just as refreshing.

Ernie

I like a squeeze of lime to this as well.

Christa

Adding 1 tablespoon of lime was divine, and as I used chilled watermelon, I didn't even add the ice cubes. nor did I add any sweetener.--rrally hit the spot in a refreshing, hydrating. and simple way on a hot summer day. Ridiculously easy to make, and summer's natural internal air-conditioning.

Emily

Bought a large watermelon that wasn't as flavorful as I expected. This is a wonderful way to enjoy it. I probably used 1/4 teaspoon sugar, lots of mint. Used the immersion blender. Love it.

Cate

I make this regularly during the hot summers. No need for simple syrup unless you like your drinks very sweet. I've made this with varying ratio of mint and basil - depending on what was fresh from the garden. You can also add in a splash of juice that you have on hand if you need to thin it out. Or add more ice to make it through a 100+ degree day.

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