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Virgin Watermelon Mojito

Virgin mojito with watermelon and cucumber.

A refreshing, delicious and chilled drink to keep your body hydrated. Watermelon and cucumber both have high water content. So its a perfect drink to beat the heat.

Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball. Traditionally mojito is a cocktail or alcohol based drink consist of mint leaves, lime juice, sugar sparkling water and white rum.

But alcohol free virgin mojito has lime juice, mint leaves and sugar syrup.

I have made this mojito sugar-free. You don’t need to add sugar because this mojito has natural sweetness of watermelon. But you can add little sugar or sugar syrup if you want your drink more sweet.

Watermelon is a most refreshing fruit of this summer season. Its low in calories but high in vitamin A, C and many healthy plant compounds. This fruit have high water content so its help you to keep your body hydrated and help you feel full.

And some benefits of cucumbers are

Cucumbers are predominantly made of water.

Some people use cucumbers to soothe sunburn.

Early research shows that a compound found in cucumbers might help fight cancer.

Cucumbers contain lignan, which may help fight cardiovascular disease.

Cucumber is a versatile foodstuff and can be added to a variety of dishes.

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Our this week’s #Foodiemonday bloghop theme is watermelon. My contribution is this virgin mojito with watermelon and cucumber.

This mojito is not only refreshing and delicious but healthy too. And mint, lemon and back salt makes this mojito super yummy.

Recipe

Seedless watermelon cubes – 2 cup

Cucumber – 1 small peeled and chopped

Grated ginger – 1/2 teaspoon

Mint leaves – 1/4 cup

Lemon juice – 2 tablespoon

Club soda – 1/2 cup

Black or pink salt – 1/2 teaspoon or to taste

Black pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon or to taste

Mint leaves and lemon wedges for garnishing
Crushed ice optional

Method

Combine seedless watermelon cubes, peeled and chopped cucumber, grated ginger, lemon juice and black or pink salt.

Blend in a mixer blender. Blend until smooth.

Strain the mixture.

Add club soda. Taste and adjust salt pepper and lemon juice if require. You can add sugar or sugar syrup if you want your drink more sweet.

Pour the mixture into a glass. Add some crushed ice.

Garnish with mint string, lemon and watermelon wedges. Place a mint leaf in the glass.

Serve chilled. Enjoy………….

Orange Grapes Frozen Cooler With Lemon And Mint

Orange grapes frozen cooler with lemon and mint.

A very refreshing and delicious cooler to beat the heat. You can serve it as a dessert too.

I have used fresh orange juice grapes, lemon and fresh mint in it.

A drink or dessert for this scorching hot weather. Serve it to your kids instead of fruits. I am sure they will love it.

Oranges are easily available and one of the most popular fruits in the world. Oranges are excellent source of nutrients but low in calories. And oranges are well known for vitamin C and significant antioxidant properties.

They not only promote healthy skin, also can help to prevent from many diseases.

And the queen of fruits grapes are known for numerous health benefits. Many studies proved that grapes can protect us from heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.

You can get some more cooler or mocktail recipes here.
Watermelon cooler with Tulsi and aloevera
Kiwi ginger lime cooler
Thandai flavoured fruit punch or mocktail
Virgin mojito

Our this week’s #Foodiemonday bloghop theme is frozen cooler. And my contribution is this fruity frozen cooler.

A chilled drink with all the goodness of fruits. You don’t need to add sugar in it. Just enjoy the natural sweetness of fruits. A dash of pink or black salt and lemon juice makes the drink super delicious.

I have used fresh orange juice but you can make it with canned juice too.

Recipe

Orange juice – 2 cup frozen

Grapes – 1 cup

Lemon juice – 4 teaspoon

Pink salt or black salt – 1/2 teaspoon

Mint – few leaves

Lemon wedge and mint leaves for garnishing

Method

I have frozen fresh orange juice but you can use canned juice too. Keep the juice in freezer till set.

Combine frozen orange juice, grapes, salt, mint leaves and lemon juice in a blender.

Blend until smooth.

Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice according to your taste. I have used 1 lemon and 6 – 7 mint leaves. You can reduce or increase as per your taste.

You can use any fruits of your choice instead of grapes.

Pour the mixture into a glass.

Garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves.
Serve chilled.

Enjoy the healthy and super yummy fruity frozen cooler as a drink or dessert 😊

Virgin Mojito/Mocktail With Watermelon And Fanta

Virgin mojito or mocktail with watermelon and Fanta.
Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball.

Traditionally mojito is a cocktail or alcohol based drink consist of mint leaves, lime juice, sugar sparkling water and white rum.

But virgin mojito has lime juice, mint leaves and sugar syrup.
And mocktail is a non alchoholic drink which consists of a mixture of fruit juices, syrups or soft drinks.

Call it virgin mojito or mocktal but taste is awesome.
Weather is too hot. And its a perfect drink to beat the heat.

I haven’t used sugar in it. I have a Fanta bottle so used it but you can use any orange flavored carbonated drink.

You can use sparkling water or soda water too but then you have to use sugar in it. You can make it with litchi too if you don’t like watermelon.

Recipe

Watermelon cubes – 2 cup seedless

Lemon juice – 2 teaspoon

Mint leaves – 1/4 cup loosely packed

Fanta – 1/2 cup

Ice cubes – as require

Method

Combine watermelon cubes, mint leaves and lemon juice. If you don’t like mint much add only few leaves. Blend till smooth.

Strain the mixture and add Fanta. You can use any orange flavored carbonated drink too.

If you are using sparkling water or soda water add sugar to taste before blending.

Keep the mixture in refrigerator for an hour to chilled.
Now place some ice cubes and few fresh mint leaves in a glass. Pour the mixture over it.

Garnish with mint spring, lemon and watermelon wedges.
Serve chilled.
Enjoy the heavenly taste.

I would love to hear from you. Please give your feedback if you like the recipe.

Litchi Watermelon Dates Peach Tulsi And Almond Smoothie

Watermelon, litchi, peach, dates, Tulsi/holy basil and almond smoothie.
I always like to take a glass of smoothie in my fasting days. On these days salt and grains are not allowed.

Refreshing, filling and delicious smoothie is a best way to hydrate us in this scorching summer. And its a without sugar and dairy free smoothie so perfect for everyone even diabetic people too.

I have added little cucumber too which provides antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.

A smoothie with litchi. This juicy summer treat is not only yummy. It is highly rich in nutrients and offers numerous benefits for your skin, hair, and health that make it more irresistible.

Peaches also offer a rich treasure of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, zinc, and copper.

Peaches are low in calories, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol, and are a good source of dietary fiber.

Refreshing Watermelon soaked with nutrients. Contents vitamin A. B6, C, antioxidant and amino acids.
Its detoxifying, support immune system, lower cholesterol and blood sugar.

And we all know that Tulsi or Holy Basil, which has the scientific name Ocimum Sanctum is undoubtedly one of the best medicinal herb that has been discovered.

So make this super healthy and yummy smoothie to beat the heat.

Recipe

Watermelon juice – 1 cup

Litchi – 5

Peach – 2

Dates – 5

Tutsi or holy basil – 5-6 leaves

Almonds – 5 soaked and peeled

Cucumber – 1/2 peeled and grated

Cinnamon powder – a small pinch

Juice of 1 lemon

Ice cubes as require

Method

Peel the litchis. Remove the seeds of litchis, dates and peach and chop them.

Now combine everything in a blender. Blend till smooth and frothy.

Place some ice cube in a glass and pour the smoothie over it.
Enjoy chilled, healthy and delicious smoothie with the goodness of fruits.