Memorial Day Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie
Refreshingly cool and vibrant, this Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie is the perfect summer drink to celebrate Memorial Day or any warm day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup icy cold water or ice cubes
Instructions
- Chop the watermelon into cubes and slice the cucumber.
- Combine the watermelon, cucumber, mint leaves, lime juice, and optional sweetener in a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding cold water or ice cubes for desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve immediately in glasses over ice, garnished with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For added creaminess, consider blending in Greek yogurt or a handful of spinach for extra nutrients without changing the flavor.
- Use frozen watermelon chunks to enhance chill without diluting the drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg