Makes 1 This drink is silky and refreshing, and before you know it, it’ll become one of your favourites. Just like a summer fling! Music is a big influence for my recipe inspiration. If you haven’t guessed, this drink came to be thanks to Sade’s famous song “Smooth Operator.” I wanted to translate the feeling, vibes and easiness of this song into a delicious drink. Watermelon, rich coconut cream and a few other ingredients made it all come together. Be warned: this drink will 100 percent try to put the moves on you.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup watermelon chunks
  • ¼ cup aloe juice
  • 2 tbsp canned coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Ice, to serve

Method

Watermelon slice or fresh mint, to garnish (optional)

Place watermelon, aloe juice, coconut cream, lime juice and salt in a blender and blend until  smooth, about 1 minute.

Pour into a glass with ice. Garnish with watermelon or mint and serve.

Excerpted from Mood Drinks by Gabriel Cabrera. 

Mood Drinks