Why This Juice Changes Everything
I didn’t expect to get a full workout just trying to blend this watermelon. The smell hits you first — cold, slightly grassy, like early mornings in summer. Then the texture — smooth, almost velvety, like thick honey but with a tiny sprinkle of watermelon seeds. It’s weird how something so simple can feel like a little reset button for your brain.
Right now, this isn’t about fancy health trends or chasing some skinny dream. It’s about a crazy, low-effort way to feel less foggy, more *grounded*. Watermelon isn’t just summer; it’s a reminder to keep things light, fresh, and honestly — sometimes just fun. It’s funny how a glass of watermelon juice can make you forget that last email, the errands, the chaos. Maybe that’s all I really need lately. Who knew?
Watermelon Juice
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the watermelon chunks onto a cutting board and remove any seeds or large rinds using a sharp chef's knife. Transfer the prepared watermelon to your blender.4 cups fresh watermelon, cut into chunks
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the watermelon in the blender. Secure the lid firmly.4 cups fresh watermelon, cut into chunks
- Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety, with no large chunks visible. You should see a bright pink liquid with tiny seeds dispersed throughout.
- Place a fine mesh sieve or strainer over a large bowl or jug. Pour the blended watermelon through the sieve to remove seeds and fibrous bits. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently press and extract maximum juice.
- Transfer the strained, bright pink watermelon juice into serving glasses. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to enhance refreshment. Serve cold, optionally garnished with a small watermelon wedge or mint sprig.
And yeah, I probably won’t solve all your problems with just juice. But maybe — just maybe — a squeeze, a sip, a moment like this is enough to keep going.
