When the summer sun beats down you, what do you grab to refresh your palate and cool off? A cup of cold water is pleasant, but it doesn’t quite do the trick. That’s not to say that you should avoid water because you truly need it when the sun is out. But you need something with a little more pizzazz and a more electrolytes. That’s where this watermelon mint smoothie enters the equation. You sip on this after some fun in the sun and life will seem a whole lot better.

Watermelon is the quintessential summer fruit, but you may not always want to snack on it all the time. Perhaps you buy a large watermelon and need to figure out how to use it all before it goes bad. Incorporating the fruit into smoothies, detox waters, sorbets, or homemade slushies can help you use it before it spoils. Plus, mixing it with different flavors can help keep your taste buds interested in watermelon, especially if you plan on buying one every other week.

Is this watermelon mint smoothie replete with nutrients? Yes, of course, but the goal of this smoothie is to quench your thirst on a long, hot summer day. If you make a large batch, you can serve this smoothie to kids or at a backyard barbecue. You truly can’t go wrong with three simple ingredients! The only thing to remember is to cube and freeze your watermelon overnight. Scatter the cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer the night before you want to make this smoothie. Don’t put the cubes in freezer bags or you will end up with a giant clump of watermelon, which is not easy on your blender!