Perfect for entertaining - your friends will love sipping on this pretty watermelon healthy mocktail on a warm summers day!
This healthy mocktail recipe is a refreshing, guilt free way to hydrate and revitalise your body on any occasion. As watermelon is 91% water, this recipe will leave you feeling fresh and light and with the added ice, will help to cool your body and bare the heat of a hot summers day whilst giving your skin a powerhouse of antioxidants.
BEAUTY BOOST
Watermelons are high in vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene which work together as a hero combination for your skin. Lycopene is fat soluble meaning it is an especially effective antioxidant and helps to protect skin cells from damaging UV rays and free radical damage. Vitamin C from
watermelon and
oranges is water soluble meaning it helps combat wrinkles and sagging from the inside of your cells by strengthening collagen and elastin which works to keep your skin firm and tight. Vitamin A and limonoids in
limes provide lasting antioxidant protection whilst
mint provides a refreshing taste whilst reducing inflammation, helping to sooth the body and reduce redness within your complexion.
SKIN LOVING WATERMELON HEALTHY MOCKTAIL RECIPE
Takes 10 minutes. Serves 4
YOU'LL NEED
1/4 watermelon, (seedless or seeds removed)
2 oranges
1 lime
1/4 cup strawberries
2 1/2 cups ice
1/4 cup mint
HOW TO
- Juice oranges and lime, add to blender with chopped watermelon.
- Add strawberries and 2 cups of ice to the blender and blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
- Pour into glasses (or a large jug), stir in remaining ice cubes and mint into your healthy mocktail and enjoy!
TIPS AND TRICKS
Enjoy your healthy mocktail on a warm summers day for some skin loving nutrients and cool, refreshing vibes!
