Comments on: Watermelon Juice

By: chris

chris — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:38:21 +0000

I tried making this today and here was my mistake: blended the watermelon juicy and sweet and it tasted great BUT then I though I’d add the last maybe 1/2 cup of lemon juice from a bottle I had (leftover from a party) — It made it so bitter and I tried fixing it with sugar and more watermelon but the lemon juice still came through more than anything -way to strong- plus now the juice seperates into a watermelon layer and a lemon juice and water layer of course which a little mixing each time is not so bad but the taste is not very good
So, I’ll make sure i use fresh lemon juice or lime juice and make sure to take it easy….

Thank you for your suggestions

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:22:49 +0000

I made watermelon juice today for the first time. YU_UM! My son loved it too! I just did a bit in my new VitaMix and it was soooo good. I’m going to freeze some chunks and try that too to make it a little icy-er. I was thinking mint would be good in there but didn’t have any.

Maybe you could make a simple syrup and infuse it with mint leaves – then keep that in the frig to add to water, juice, tea, etc.???

By: Kaleena Pardee

Kaleena Pardee — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:11:16 +0000

I saw a recipe for “Mojito Chicken”. You marinate bonless and skinless chicken in a mixture of mint, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. I even added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat!! Let it sit for about 30 minutes and grill. MAJOR YUMMY!!!!!!!!

By: Damien @ freestuff4free.com

Damien @ freestuff4free.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:11 +0000

Looks completely healthy and tastes fantastic. Nothing like a glass of watermelon juice. Has anyone tried freezing it and then using a processor to make it a frosty? Now that’s great! Especially once you add that tinge of vodka. A nice summer’s day with in the backyard with a glass of this and everything will feel great.

By: Patti

Patti — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:39:04 +0000

I just got threw watching Paula Dean and she took the mint and dipped it in chocolate and layed it on parchment paper. Then she put it in the fridge till it hardend. Enjoy!

By: Erin from Long Island

Erin from Long Island — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:34:56 +0000

OOOOH…in my excitement, I forgot…

Dip the leaves in melted dark chocolate and dry on wax paper….they make a fabulous garnish!

By: Crista

Crista — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:20:08 +0000

I dry my excess herbs for later in the year when my fresh is gone (read: dead of winter). My mom freezes hers.

By: Erin from Long Island

Erin from Long Island — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:51 +0000

OMGOMGOMGOMG!

I have just reently discovered I LOVE watermelon juice! Stuck with a lot and no room in the fridge I tossed it in the blender with a bunch of ice, a touch of water and splenda, a whole lot of mint, and a touch of scotch (more for the flavor then the alcohol). It was fantastic! I plan to try other spirits to find a perfect summer cocktail.

As for the mint…..I use it sooo much I have tons of ideas! How about in taboule, cous-cous, or a pasta salad? My fav is in meat balls with an Indian or Persian inspired sauce and with basil and garlic as a marinade or sauce for grilled shrimp or a white fish like cod or flounder or even trout. I think I may have even tried it in tuna or chicken salad before…I forget though…

Mint is a great thing to mix into yogurt, pancake batter, any sweet breads or baked goods, or to jazz up a fruit salad.

Hope I helped!!!

By: Frances Frugal Fairhope

Frances Frugal Fairhope — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:58:16 +0000

Mint Ice Cream or Sorbet goes over great on a hot summer day. Just Google for any recipe, put in in the ice maker and serve. It takes a lot of mint so it should use up your supply.

Always plant mint in a container or it will take over your garden and you will find it spreading through out your garden, even after you have removed the plant.

By: paula

paula — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:13:54 +0000

I never thought about freezing the juice for smoothies. Great idea.