In the summer, there’s nothing more refreshing than a glass of watermelon juice infused with lemon and ginger. It’s a super coolant and a fantastic thirst-quencher that everyone will relish. Perfect for summer drinks.
This Watermelon is a popular and refreshing fruit during summer. It is widely sold by street vendors in various forms, such as sliced, cubed, or packed in boxes.
This juice recipe is simple and can be customized to individual preferences. I enjoy experimenting with different variations of watermelon juice. Today, I’m sharing one of my all-time favourite recipes.
I love basil seeds and use them in everything from juices to puddings. Inspired by my Sweet Basil Drink (Sabja Seed Drink) recipe, I experimented with incorporating them into all my creations.
Ingredients and benefits watermelon juice with lemon and ginger
- Watermelon – Watermelons are high in water content, making them exceptionally hydrating. They are also packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and potassium, which can help replenish electrolytes lost through sweating.
- Lemon – Lemons are known for their refreshing and tangy flavor. They are rich in vitamin C and provide a burst of acidity to balance out the sweetness of the watermelon.
- Ginger – Ginger adds a delightful kick to the watermelon juice. It has a cooling effect on the body and can help indigestion. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation caused by heat.
- Basil Seed – Basil seeds are also believed to have cooling properties and can help in maintaining body temperature during hot weather. As mentioned earlier, basil seeds have a gelatinous texture when soaked in water, which can provide a unique and enjoyable texture to the drink.
- Simple sugar syrup
- Pepper powder –
- Salt
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions on how to cut watermelon
“I took one quarter of a whole watermelon.”
Cut the one-quarter of watermelon into halves as shown.
To remove seeds, you can use a knife or a spoon to scoop them out.
To cut a watermelon into pieces, make both vertical and horizontal cuts on it. This will allow you to easily separate the fruit into individual portions.
To easily remove watermelon pieces from the rind, use a knife to slide its edge as shown in the picture. This technique will allow you to see the pieces come out smoothly.
Step-by-step preparation of how to make watermelon lemon and ginger juice in a blender.
The watermelon pieces have been cut and are now ready to make a refreshing juice.
Add watermelon and lemon juice in a blender for a refreshing and tangy drink.
To enhance the taste of the watermelon juice, add freshly ground pepper powder.
Adding a pinch or two of salt can enhance the taste of the juice.
Finally add grated ginger for a refreshing twist to watermelon.
Blend the watermelon for a minute until it is completely blended. Pour the watermelon juice into a pitcher. Do not strain the juice. I want all the nutrients to consume.
If required, add Simple sugar syrup. I LOVE to add little sweet to the juice.
To end up add bloomed basil seeds and mix well. Read the instruction on how to soak basil seeds here.
Serve with ice cubes, a teaspoon of basil seeds, and a mint leaf. A nice, refreshing summer coolant is ready for serving.
Hint: To make juices at home, do not think you need a juicer to make juices. Blender is another option to make juices. Try it with a blender and enjoy your summer with super coolant juices.
Substitutions
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- Mint leaves – instead of ginger, you can use mint leaves for both flavour and digestion.
- Simple sugar syrup. – use honey instead of sugar.
- Vegans – use maple syrup or stevia to swap honey or sugar.
- Basil seeds – you can swap chia seeds for basil seeds. If you don’t have any, omit and make the juice.
Variations
Feel free to experiment and customize the recipe according to your taste preferences. These variations will add a new dimension of flavours to your drink.
- Spicy – add more of freshly ground pepper or ginger to make the juice little more spicy. You can add a pinch of chili powder to add an extra spicy kick to the juice.
- Flavours – add basil or mint when blending the juice. This gives a beautiful variation to this juice.
- Kid friendly – skip the pepper and ginger to get kids to drink without fuss.
- Combo – Follow the same recipe by combining different fruit juices like apple, orange, and strawberry along with watermelon juice.
To get more ideas of using basil seeds see this plain Sweet Basil Drink (Sabja Seed Drink) on my website!
Storage Tips
If you’re hosting a gathering, you can prepare the watermelon juice ahead of time. When you’re ready to serve, add bloomed basil seeds and ice cubes to it.
I recommend avoiding freezing the juices for days. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two is advisable.
Top tip
Always try to drink the freshly made juices the same day.
FAQ
Both ginger and lemon help to promote heart health. Ginger helps to lower cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure. Lemon helps to cleanse blood vessels and protect the heart.
They both go very well. The sweetness of the watermelon and sour taste of the lemon make this pair super delicious and explosive.
No. never! combining the two lead to digestive issues and cause vomiting and loose motion.
If you’ve tried this recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know your feedback in the comments below. I love hearing from you! Happy Cooking!
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Recipe Card 📖
Watermelon Juice with lemon and ginger ( Summer drinks)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 kg watermelon ( ¼ of one whole big watermelon )
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ginger ( grated )
- 2 pinch pepper powder ( freshly ground pepper )
- 2 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoon Simple sugar syrup
- ¼ cup basil seed ( pre soaked )
Instructions
- The watermelon pieces have been cut and are now ready to make a refreshing juice.
- Add watermelon and lemon juice in a blender for a refreshing and tangy drink.
- To enhance the taste of the watermelon juice, add freshly ground pepper powder.
- Adding a pinch or two of salt can enhance the taste of the juice.
- Finally add grated ginger for a refreshing twist to watermelon.
- Blend the watermelon for a minute until it is completely blended. Pour the watermelon juice into a pitcher. Do not strain the juice. I want all the nutrients to consume.
- If required, add Simple sugar syrup. I LOVE to add little sweet to the juice.
- To end up add bloomed basil seeds and mix well. Read the instruction on how to soak basil seeds here.
- Serve with ice cubes, a teaspoon of basil seeds, and a mint leaf. A nice, refreshing summer coolant is ready for serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Asokan
Excellent super coolant!
Eileen
I’m so happy it’s watermelon season again!
JAYANTHY
Enjoy!
JAYANTHY
The best summer drink!
JAYANTHY
Thank you!