Lemon Balm Watermelon Juice

# of servings:  4
Preparation Time:  15 mins	Cook Time:  None

A refreshing drink for a sunny afternoon.  This drink replenishes nutrients like vitamins A, B6, C, lycopene, antioxidants and some potassium too!  All the different natural flavors come together in a unique combination to quench the thirst instantly.  

Ingredients:

• Watermelon - 6 cups
• Lemon balm (or) mint (or) pineapple mint (or) peppermint leaves - 3 fistfuls
• Honey (or) vegan sugar - 2 tbsp
• Salt - 4 pinches

Method:

• Chop the watermelon and place it in a blender jar
• Destalk the lemon balm leaves and add to the blender jar
• Add honey and salt to the blender jar
• Juice them all together so no chunks are left behind
• Strain the juice through a sieve and refrigerate (if desired)
• Serve chilled or at room temperature, as per preference

Tips and Tricks:

• Adding a pinch of salt not only adds flavor, it also reduces the quantity of sweetener needed!  It increases the electrolytic value of the drink and quenches thirst faster too!! 
• Lemon balm brings its own lemony fragrance and flavor.  If using regular mint, a dash or lemon juice can be added to enhance flavor
• Amount of honey (sweetener) to be adjusted as per the taste of the watermelon.  Sometime the fruit may be bland and require an additional tbsp to be added

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