Watermelon and Lime Spritzer

Watermelon and Lime Spritzer

If you need a little something more than water on occasion, try this refreshing watermelon juice with lime. Watermelon will restore your energy while a little mint will wake you up.

Benefits of watermelon

Watermelon is full of vitamins A, C and B6, potassium and amino acids. But possibly the best benefit from watermelon is a phytonutrient called lycopene. Lycopene provides cardiovascular, bone health, and anti-inflammatory benefits

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups Watermelon
  
  
•  4 Sprigs Fresh Mint
  
• 1 Fresh Lime Juice
  
• 2 Cups Chilled Sparkling Water
  
• 1 Cup Ice
  
  Instructions

Place the watermelon and the mint in a blender and blend on high until uniformly combined, about 30 to 60 seconds. Add the lime juice and stir to incorporate.

Pour the sparkling water into a pitcher and add ice, if using. Stir in watermelon mixture and mix to combine. Serve immediately

Nutrition per serving (about 6 ounces):

Calories 20, fat 0g, saturated fat 0g, cholesterol 0mg, fiber 0g, protein 0g, carbohydrate 5g, sodium 15mg