Coochie Juice (or Watermelon Mango Elixir with Okra & Sea Moss)
Coochie Juice (or Watermelon Mango Elixir with Okra & Sea Moss)
Ingredients
For the Watermelon Base
- 1 seedless watermelon, whole, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup fresh okra, chopped
- 1 lime, fresh, juiced
- 1/4 cup sea moss gel
For the Mango Layer
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted
For Serving
- ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the watermelon base: Cut the seedless watermelon into manageable chunks. Place half of the watermelon chunks into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Strain the watermelon juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher or bowl to remove any pulp, pressing down on the solids to extract all liquid. Repeat with the remaining watermelon chunks.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Combine the watermelon base ingredients: Return the strained watermelon juice to the cleaned blender. Add the fresh mint leaves, chopped fresh okra, fresh lime juice, and sea moss gel. Blend on high speed until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the mango layer: Cut the peeled and pitted mangoes into chunks. Place the mango chunks into the blender and blend until a smooth, thick purée is formed. If needed, add a splash of water (1-2 tablespoons) to help with blending, but keep it as thick as possible.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Assemble the elixir: Fill four serving glasses with ice. Pour the watermelon base mixture into each glass, filling it about two-thirds full. Gently spoon the mango purée on top of the watermelon layer. The mango purée should float on top, creating a vibrant layered effect.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, layered elixir.
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Coochie Juice (or Watermelon Mango Elixir with Okra & Sea Moss)
Ingredients
For the Watermelon Base
- 1 seedless watermelon, whole, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup fresh okra, chopped
- 1 lime, fresh, juiced
- 1/4 cup sea moss gel
For the Mango Layer
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted
For Serving
- ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the watermelon base: Cut the seedless watermelon into manageable chunks. Place half of the watermelon chunks into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Strain the watermelon juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher or bowl to remove any pulp, pressing down on the solids to extract all liquid. Repeat with the remaining watermelon chunks.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Combine the watermelon base ingredients: Return the strained watermelon juice to the cleaned blender. Add the fresh mint leaves, chopped fresh okra, fresh lime juice, and sea moss gel. Blend on high speed until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the mango layer: Cut the peeled and pitted mangoes into chunks. Place the mango chunks into the blender and blend until a smooth, thick purée is formed. If needed, add a splash of water (1-2 tablespoons) to help with blending, but keep it as thick as possible.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Assemble the elixir: Fill four serving glasses with ice. Pour the watermelon base mixture into each glass, filling it about two-thirds full. Gently spoon the mango purée on top of the watermelon layer. The mango purée should float on top, creating a vibrant layered effect.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, layered elixir.