Published on August 5th, 2018 | by Catherine Tingey

Summer Melon Coolers

Farmer’s Markets are literally bursting with melons right now and as the heat rises, I’ve been making all sorts of melon inspired drinks.

In Chinese medicine, we are currently in the most Yang season of the year — July 17-August 17. Eating cooling melons is a perfect way to stay balanced, and blending them (while keeping the pulp) is healthy, refreshing and easy.

All you need are some ripe melons and a hi-speed blender.

Here are 3 melon coolers I’ve been enjoying this summer.

INGREDIENTS

Ripe melons (watermelon and cantaloupe are easiest to find). Blend in hi-speed blender and leave unstrained. Don’t overblend because you don’t want to heat up the juice.
Filtered water or sparkling water
Apple Cider Vinegar (I like Bragg’s)
Pink Salt (I like Premier Research Labs)
Lavender Honey (I like Rivendell’s Raw Honey)
Cayenne Pepper

Galia Cooler

MELON COOLER (Makes 12 Cups)

4 C melon juice
8 C filtered water or sparkling water

Watermelon Gatorade

MELON COOLER ‘GATORADE’ (Makes 4 Cups)

Of these 3, this is my absolute favorite. It’s sweet, sour and salty. If you love the tangy brine of pickle juice, you’ll love this. Did you know that the salt, sugar and vinegar in pickle juice is considered a sports drink equivalent or equal to Gatorade?

I drink this after running in heat, hot yoga or sweat lodging — this drink really helps with muscle cramps.

2 C filtered water
2 C melon juice
2 TBSP ACV
1 TSP pink salt

MELON COOLER ‘MADAME CLEANSE’ (Makes 4 Cups)

4 C filtered water
1/4 C melon juice
4 TBSP ACV
1 TBSP lavender honey
1/4 TSP pink salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (1/4 tsp if you’re new to the Master Cleanse)

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Catherine Tingey

Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 31 years and teaching privately for 11 years.

About the Author

Catherine Tingey + Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 31 years and teaching privately for 11 years.