Made myself laugh early this morning because I realized I’ve been blending watermelon wrong all my life. The first sip hits with this startlingly bright aroma—like sliced summer trapped in a glass. It’s not just sweet, it’s that weird fresh scent, almost like a watermelon-crayon mix. No added sugar, no fancy mixer—just pure, raw Midsummer in a glass.
It’s funny how little things like this suddenly become essential. Like, when everything’s feeling way too heavy, this is what I crave: just the juice. No fuss, no guilt, no weird aftertaste. It feels like a small rebellion. Honestly, I don’t care if it doesn’t look perfect; it’s about that burst of chilled, juicy honesty.
Nowadays, with all the weird health trends and summer heat, I think we forget how simple it is to just sit back and drink something that actually tastes like what it’s supposed to—watermelon, not a watered-down stepchild of a smoothie.
Classic Watermelon Juice
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Use the knife and cutting board to cut a ripe watermelon into approximately 2-inch cubes, removing seeds if present.4 cups ripe watermelon cubes
- Place the watermelon cubes into the blender jar, adding a handful of ice cubes for chills if desired.4 cups ripe watermelon cubes
- Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and vibrant pink, with no visible chunks.
- Pour the blended watermelon juice through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher or glasses to remove pulp for a smoother drink, using a spatula to press through the mesh if necessary.
- Serve immediately over additional ice if desired, garnished with a small wedge of watermelon or mint leaves for presentation.
Sometimes I forget how perfect these small things are. Just a glass of watermelon juice, pure and simple. That’s all I need to get through the day. Or at least remind myself that summer isn’t just a thing in the past or a holiday commercial. It’s right here, in this glass, waiting to be sipped.