25 April 2026
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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

  1. Add watermelon, water, lime juice, and sugar/honey to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain through a fine sieve if preferred.
  4. Pour into glasses filled with ice.
  5. 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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