'Otai, A Tongan Watermelon Drink Recipe that is perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day and a beloved drink in Tonga.
Course Drink
Cuisine Tongan
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
chill time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 4large glasses
Calories 117kcal
Author Darlene at International Cuisine
Ingredients
6cupsWatermeloncold and seedless (cubed)
1cupPineapplecold and crushed in can or grated if fresh with juice
115 oz coconut milkchilled can shake before opening
1cupcoconut waterchilled
2Tbsplime juicechilled
3tspsimple syrupto taste
Instructions
Traditional Way
Place the watermelon in a large bowl and mash until nearly liquid leaving small chunks.
Grate the pineapple if using fresh or if using canned add it with the juice and all the other ingredients. Add simple syrup to taste if you desire a sweeter drink.
Mix all together and chill for about 30 minutes and serve over ice, garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy.
Blender Method
Add all the ingredient into the blender and blend in short spurts to keep a bit of texture. Add a small amount of simple syrup or other sweetener if desired just to your sweetness level.
Pour over ice and enjoy, garnish with a lime wedge.