These 6 Watermelon Drinks Are Just What You Need To Beat The Heat
Biting into a crisp watermelon wedge to revel in its juicy and watery goodness is one of the delights in summers. This fruit, found in abundance during warm weather, is a welcoming soother that quenches your thirst and gives you a refreshing boost even as the sweltering summer heat comes bearing down upon you. During the holidays, lazing under the morning sun chewing on fresh watermelons is perhaps one of the most peaceful pastimes so that this fruit inevitably makes an appearance on all fresh fruit platters.
But along with eating the fruit on its own, watermelon can also be added to different boozy and non-alcoholic drinks to craft mixes that celebrate its vibrant, juicy finish and flavour. This fruit has a distinct taste of its own which means it can act as the base in many vodka or rum cocktails to introduce a different flavourful element into the blend. You can also craft mocktails that bring watermelon juice together with lots of different herbs as cooling drinks that are sheer elixirs in summer weather.
Read on below to know more about some of the drinks that you can prepare using watermelons amidst the heatwave:
Watermelon Lemonade Slush
Chop a watermelon into large chunks and mix it with lime juice to prepare your own version of a pink lemonade. You can then blend this watermelon and lime mix with lots of ice until it acquires the consistency of an iced slushie. Garnish this drink with a lime and watermelon wedge and serve in a margarita glass with a sugared rim for added sweetness. Build the ingredients in order so you can determine whether or not to pour a splash of simple syrup. Be wary of making the drink too sweet because it is the tangy and sweet mix of watermelon and lime that primarily lends flavour to this slushie.
Watermelon And Basil Cooler
This one is a classic combination and works in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic blends. When you want to opt for a slightly more conscious alternative, pick the cooler prepared by muddling fresh basil leaves that are added to a refreshing glass of watermelon juice. And if you want to add just a slight boozy kick to the recipe, you can simply pour a 30 ml helping of Ketel One Premium Distilled Vodka for its buzz.
Watermelon Margarita
A delightfully vibrant margarita variation, this drink is generally prepared using all the quintessential margarita ingredients along with the addition of watermelon juice. Use quality Don Julio Blanco Tequila to prepare the cocktail as well as triple sec and lime juice for their bitter and tart notes. Watermelon juice introduces a seductively pink hue into the drink, giving it a very inviting touch that is only enhanced with the textural addition of a salt rimmed margarita glass.
Mint And Watermelon Spritzer
You can prepare this cocktail when you are looking for a slightly fizzier alternative at a summer bash. The drink requires you to blend muddled mint with watermelon juice, carbonated water and a touch of aperol along with Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka. Using vodka means there is more room to explore how watermelon can be paired with different flavours because this is a versatile spirit that can accommodate varied ingredients without taming down its boozy effect.
Watermelon And Strawberry Smoothie
Mix watermelons and chopped strawberries with yoghurt and blend it all together with ice to arrive at a delicious thick shake filled with the tart qualities of the berries and the sweet and bright flavours of the watermelon. You can also add a dash of orange juice to the recipe to introduce a bitter yet sweet quality into the drink.
Frozen Watermelon And Rosé
Prepare watermelon and rosé ice cubes ahead of time and make a simple syrup infused with basil to add a slight umami touch to your cocktail. You can then bring all the ingredients together in a blender so the sweet and fruity watermelon and wine come together in a thoroughly refreshing combination. The bright pink concoction would make for quite a cheery drink on a day when the heat gets too excruciating.
