Watermelon Smoothie

Today we are starting with  the 4th week of  BM 30, for this week I choose my themes as Summer Special. For next 3 days I will be making summer special recipes. For day-1, I made Watermelon smoothie.
Its very good and refreshing on a hot day. Cool watermelon juice or smoothie with a splash of lime is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day. Its wonderful for athletes and active people because it is deeply hydrating.  Here's the cool cool drink for hot hot summer day.....

We need:

Watermelon pieces 2 cups
Lime juice 1 1/2 spoon
Honey 1sp(optional)
Mint leaves 4
Crushed ice 1/2 cup


Method:

Add watermelon pieces, mint leaves, honey and lime juice into blender.
Blend till watermelon pieces become smooth paste.
Now add crushed ice and blend well.
Serve immediately as it is already chilled or store in refrigerator for later use.


Check to see what my fellow bloggers are cooking for BM 30.


Also sending this recipe to Srivalli's Kids Delight event hosted by  Chef Mireille for this month.
 

Comments

  1. Sandhya RamakrishnanJuly 24, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Love the addition of lime juice in the smoothie. That would give a super flavor along with the mint.

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  2. kitchen queenJuly 24, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    tempting refreshing smoothie.

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  3. The Pumpkin FarmJuly 24, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    absolute cooler when you get good quality watermelon...

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  4. SrivalliJuly 24, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I love these smoothies..looks very inviting with that chunk on top..

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  5. divyaJuly 24, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    looks soooo delicious n yummy...

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  6. preeti gargJuly 24, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    refreshing and tasty smoothie..:)

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  7. Priya SureshJuly 24, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Prefect summer cooler,love this drink very much.

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  8. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    lime juice should be give such a refreshing taste and flavor!!! looks delicious!!
    Sowmya
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  9. cookingwithsapanaJuly 24, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Refreshing and healthy smoothie....

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  10. vaishali sabnaniJuly 25, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    The smoothie looks vibrant and interesting.

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  11. Gayathri KumarJuly 25, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Perfect drink for this scorching heat...

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  12. Harini RJuly 29, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    one of our fav smoothies!!

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  13. PavaniJuly 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Perfect Summer thirst quencher.

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