Watermelon Limeade
Watermelon is 92% water and extremely cooling by nature. It helps remove heat due to its sweet taste, ability to hydrate, and mild diuretic properties. Watermelons are a very good source of: Vitamin C, A, Lycopene, Vitamin B6 + B1 and Citrulline ( a precursor to amino acid arginine, which is also a precursor to human growth hormone and nitric oxide, whose discovery won the Nobel Prize as the body’s own “panacea”.
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup tonic or sparkling water
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- ¼ cup packed mint leaves
- Directions:
- Blend all ingredients except the tonic water, in a high power blender.
- Pour the juice in a glass, add the tonic water and stir to combine.
- Add additional mint or ever a slice of orange for garnish.
Option: Add Rum if you want to turn this mocktail into an adult beverage.
