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Chef Ari Sexner
Recipe by Chef Ari Sexner

Watermelon Juice with Orange and Hibiscus

When we asked Chef Ari to create a unique, hydrating watermelon juice ideal for hot summer weekends, we were pleasantly surprised with this delicious recipe.

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Watermelon is an amazing fruit that is really good for you, is super hydrating, and low in calories! Not only will it help you stay hydrated, but it will also fortify your body with valuable antioxidants and vitamins.

Why We Love This Watermelon Juice Recipe

Our chef-made recipe takes into account using seasonal fruit for the best tasting watermelon juice. What makes this recipe stand apart from all the other watermelon juice recipes out there is the pairing of orange for the citrus element, hibiscus for the pop of color, and cardamom for light herbal spiciness.

Chef Ari explains his thought process for creating this phenomenal recipe:

“For this blend we wanted to feature a seasonal item, watermelon, and build the recipe around this.

Typically I like to add a touch of beet to watermelon juice to make it vibrant, for this I wanted to switch it up a little and instead add some red vibrancy by mixing in some hibiscus.

I also opted out of the traditional pairing of lemon or limes for the citrus element and went with orange. Orange will be able to provide a lot of vitamin C along with the hibiscus but also add some slight sweet citrus that will provide a unique take on a classic. Cardamom was then added into the mix which provides a slight herbal spice that pairs well with all the ingredients and ties in the tea element.

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While the flavor will definitely be enough to make this your new favorite summer juice, the health benefits are pretty incredible too.

Health Benefits of This Watermelon Juice

Great for workouts. Watermelon and orange are high in potassium, an essential mineral electrolyte that rehydrates and can help prevent cramps after working out.

Packed with antioxidants. Watermelon contains a very high amount of the powerful antioxidant lycopene (even more than tomatoes) which can provide protection from the sun, improve heart health, and lower risk of certain types of cancer.

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Promotes healthy skin. This juice is a great source of vitamins A, B6, and C which all help to keep the skin soft, smooth, and supple.

Lowers high blood pressure. Watermelon contains an amino acid that the body converts to produce nitric oxide, a gas that relaxes the blood vessels and increases the flexibility of arteries, thereby aiding the flow of blood, which lowers high blood pressure.

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How To Pick A Ripe Watermelon

While in-season is better, watermelon can be the perfect year-round sweet and juicy treat. How do you pick the best one? Check out our tips here: How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon

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How Long Does Watermelon Juice Last?

Watermelon can last up to 5-7 days in the refrigerator dependent on a few factors which include using fresh produce, the right equipment, and keeping everything cold during the juicing process. You can read more about it here: Understanding Shelf Life of Cold-Pressed Juice

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De

Is there a sub for cardamom? It's not a common spice in my region. thanks

Jan 26, 2024
Robin Frey
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Hi De, you can just omit it or add some chai spice if you have it!

Jan 26, 2024
Michelle

The flavor of this juice is incredible and so refreshing! Definitely one of my top favorites.

Mar 9, 2023
STephanie

Question: I once juiced watermelon and even put away in fridge overnight sealed in mason jars and it spoiled. How do you prevent this from happening?

Jul 21, 2022
Robin Frey
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Hi Stephanie, Watermelon has a very high pH, meaning it is not acidic and it will spoil quickly. If you add a citrus element to it like lemon, lime, or oranges (as in this recipe), this will lower the pH of the juice and it will keep longer! You can read more about extending shelf life of juice and the other factors that go into it here: https://www.goodnature.com/blog/understanding-shelf-life-of-cold-pressed-juice/

Jul 21, 2022