Al-Qalam 
Recipe by: Lisa Bryan – Downshiftology
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed and deseeded
- 1 cup cold water
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice
- 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices or mint (optional garnish)
Method
- Add watermelon, water, lime juice, and sugar/honey to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain through a fine sieve if preferred.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with lime slices or mint.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve ice-cold in tall glasses with extra watermelon cubes or balls.
- Add a few mint leaves for a refreshing aroma.
- Serve alongside light summer meals, picnics, or braais.
- For a fun twist, freeze some blended watermelon in ice cube trays and use as flavoured ice.
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