Watermelon Beet Apple Juice (with Optional Spicy Chili Pepper)

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Reminiscent of Mexico's popular agua frescas or "fresh water" drinks, this spicy watermelon juice recipe is all the good without the added sugar.

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Yield

12 oz

Calories

Yield and calories may vary depending on produce used and method of extraction.

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Time

Prep Time 03:00

Juice Time 03:00

Total Time 06:00

Popular in Mexico, aguas frescas (which is Spanish for “fresh waters”) are light, flavorful drinks made by blending fruit with sugar and water. This is our spicy (optional), sugar-free version of the fresh beverage.

In Mexico, you can find fruit aguas frescas made from with these fruit varieties:

cantaloupe
grape
guava
mango
melon
prickly pear
orange
papaya
passion fruit
soursop
strawberry
watermelon
raspberry
lemon
lime
pineapple

How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon

Watermelon is the perfect year-round sweet and juicy treat, but how do you pick the best one? Check out our tips here: How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon

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Health Benefits

Hydrating
Increases Energy
Cardiovascular Support
Reduces Inflammation
Antioxidant
Cancer Fighting

Ingredients

watermelon	14.4 oz	408 g	3 cups cubed
green apple	1.17 oz	33 g	1/5 medium apple
beet (red variety)	0.36 oz	10 g	1/10 beet
lime	0.23 oz	7 g	1/5 lime
fresh mint	0.11 oz	3 g	3-4 mint leaves
chili pepper (optional)	0.09 oz	3 g	serrano variety

Directions

Wash the produce.

Remove the watermelon rind (optional, see pro tips below), weigh, cube, then place directly into the juice press chamber.

Weigh the rest of the ingredients.

Grind the rest of the ingredients and press.

Pro Tips

You can actually leave the watermelon rind on if you prefer (there are nutrients in the skin) but the juice will look less vibrant and will mellow the flavor a bit. If it is not that sweet, I would definitely peel.
If the mint stems are green and soft you can juice those as well.
You can remove the serrano chili pepper seeds for a milder flavor or keep them in for added heat.

Equipment note: We used the M-1 commercial juice press to make this recipe, but you can use pretty much any type of juicer. Just keep in mind that the quality will always be higher when using a juice press. Learn more about the industry-leading commercial juicers we use to make our recipes.

The information shared in this post is a combination of my personal experience, research, and knowledge as a certified holistic health coach, and is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or to be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

Watermelon Beet Apple Juice (with Optional Spicy Chili Pepper)

How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon

Want More? Try Our Other Summer Juice recipes:

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