Do I really have to strain the juice?

No, you don't, but it will be a little bit thick if you don't strain it.

Can I blend the watermelon rind?

You can include a bit of the watermelon rind, but I wouldn't use too much of it for fear that the juice may turn bitter.

How can you tell if cut watermelon is bad?

In general, cut watermelon should be consumed within 5 days of cutting it. Cut watermelon is bad if it appears moldy or has dry spots within the pink flesh. Watermelon has gone bad if it smells bad or has obvious mold.

How long does cut watermelon last unrefrigerated?

According to the FDA , cut watermelon will last up to 2 hours unrefrigerated. After that, any cut fruit including watermelon should be place in a container with a lid and put into the refrigerator. Cut watermelon in a covered container will last up to 4 days in the fridge.

When is watermelon season?

In North America, watermelon season typically runs from June - October.

Watermelon Mint Juice (Juicer or Blender)

Ingredients

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8 cups chopped watermelon (from about 1/2 of a large watermelon), chilled
1 lime, juiced
6 fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Combine the watermelon chunks in the base of a high-speed blender. Add the lime juice and mint leaves (see notes for juicer instructions).
Blend on high for about 15 seconds, or until the ingredients are smooth.
Place a fine-mesh colander over a large bowl, and pour the juice through the colander. Use a spatula to push the juice through the colander.
Discard the pulp and pour the juice from the bowl into a pitcher.
Serve immediately.

Notes

JUICER INSTRUCTIONS: if you prefer to use a juicer instead of a blender, simply cut the watermelon into pieces that will fit through the feeding tube of your juicer. Then, feed the pieces into the juicer, including the mint and lime pieces as well. Serve immediately.
If you can, place your watermelon in the refrigerator for several hours so it is chilled. Then, cut the watermelon in half and cut the flesh away from the rind to make the watermelon chunks.
Store any leftover juice in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Use a seedless watermelon so you don’t have to pick out the black seeds. The white seeds are okay to include as they are flavorless.
Look for a juicy watermelon in season that is heavy for its size.
For an adult beverage, add a shot of vodka to your serving for an instant Watermelon Mojito (don’t forget to serve it with some muddled mint).

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Beverages
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 64
Sugar: 12.9 g
Sodium: 2.2 mg
Fat: 0.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16.1 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg