RECIPE
Watermelon Coconut Water Cooler
Blend 2 cups of chilled watermelon with 250 ml of coconut water, a squeeze of lime and a pinch of black salt. Strain it for a juice-like cooler, or leave the pulp in. It needs no added sugar and takes about five minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chilled watermelon cubes, seeds removed
- 250 ml plain coconut water
- Juice of ½ lime
- Pinch of black salt, optional
- Mint leaves
- Ice
Method
- Blend the watermelon until smooth.
- Add the coconut water, lime juice and black salt and pulse briefly to combine.
- Strain if you prefer a clear cooler.
- Pour over ice, garnish with mint and serve immediately.
Frozen watermelon coconut water slush
Freeze the watermelon cubes for 2 hours, then blend them with the coconut water for a spoonable slush with no ice needed. You can also freeze coconut water in ice-cube trays and use the cubes instead of ice.
Serve it fresh
Watermelon juice separates and loses its flavour within a few hours, so blend just before serving.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Quick answers.
Does it need sugar?
Usually not. Ripe watermelon and coconut water are both naturally sweet.
Can I make it ahead?
It is best fresh. Refrigerate for a few hours at most and stir before serving.
Can I add other fruit?
Yes. Strawberries or a little pineapple work well.
