Watermelon and Mint Cooler

Cold watermelon, a little mint and a squeeze of lime. Our watermelon and mint cooler is a simple summer drink for when you want something juicy rather than creamy.

We add Bare Glow for a light strawberry and raspberry note, then pour the blended fruit over ice. No milk, banana or alcohol required.

Ingredients

Makes one large glass. Prep: about five minutes with watermelon already chilled.

• 250 g chilled seedless watermelon flesh, rind removed and cut into chunks
• 50 ml cold water
• 5 g Bare Glow, one serving
• 4 small fresh mint leaves, washed
• 1 teaspoon lime juice, plus a little more to taste
• 60 g ice cubes, to serve

Remove any hard seeds before blending. Sweet, ripe watermelon gives the best starting point without adding syrup.

Method

1. Add the watermelon and cold water to a blender. Blend until the fruit becomes a loose juice with fine pulp.
2. Add Bare Glow, mint and lime juice. Blend briefly until the powder is dispersed and the mint is finely flecked through the drink. Taste and add a little more lime if you prefer it sharper.
3. Place the ice in a large glass, pour the cooler over it and enjoy straight away.

Keep the ice out of the blender for this recipe. The finished drink should be easy to sip, with light fruit pulp and intact ice cubes rather than a thick, icy slush.

Tips and simple swaps

Chill the watermelon before blending so the cooler stays cold without relying on melting ice. If your melon is especially juicy, start with a little less water and add the rest only if needed.

Start small with the mint. Four small leaves add a fresh note without overpowering the watermelon; larger leaves can taste stronger.

For a fruit-only version, leave out Bare Glow. The flavour and nutrition will differ. Bare Glow contains bovine collagen, so the recipe as written is not vegan.

Prefer a creamy drink? Try our berry collagen smoothie, made with milk and banana.