Hey Steemians!

If you haven't noticed, it's getting HOT out - well, if you're in the southern part of the states. Instead of sitting around whining about it, I made this drink that hopefully others in warmer climates will appreciate!

(All photos are original & taken by me - Hive account@lindseylambz)

This drink was inspired by a trip that Hive account@richardcrill and I took to Tulum, Mexico in May. We went to this awesome vegan restaurant (there's a ton there) where I ordered a watermelon agua fresca - I was dripping in sweat for 99% of the trip, but I remember feeling so cool & refreshed after gulping this drink down.

Today was one of those hot, I'm not moving but I'm still sweating days & I couldn't wait to whip this up!

Watermelon Cooler Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 2 cups of seedless watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup of coconut water
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 1/2 tsp jalapeno, minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 T. aloe juice/pulp (I just used a small leaf from our aloe plant)
• small handful of mint leaves, chopped

Directions

Throw all of the ingredients above in a blender - blend on med/high for about 30 seconds. If you like yours extra frothy, turn up the speed.( I put some coconut sugar on the rim of the glasses, but totally optional).

Add some ice cubes (optional), pour in a glass & chillax knowing that you're not only helping your body cool off, but all of these ingredients combined make for one kickass, hydrating, alkalizing juice your body will thank you for :)

Stay cool, Steemians!