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Refreshing Watermelon Otai: Sip on This Creamy Delight!

A creamy and refreshing watermelon drink perfect for hot days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups ripe watermelon cubed and seeds removed
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Ice cubes for serving
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a blender, combine the cubed watermelon, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  2. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more sweetened condensed milk. Blend again if necessary.
  3. Pour the watermelon mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove any pulp, if desired.
  4. Chill the otai in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  5. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled otai over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add a cup of diced pineapple to the blender along with the watermelon.
  • Substitute almond milk for coconut milk for a different flavor profile.

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