This blended drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving all summer long. Juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and fragrant fresh basil come together in a way that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected — bright, herby, and just sweet enough from a touch of honey and fresh lime juice. The whole thing gets strained smooth, so what lands in your glass is a clean, vibrant sip with zero graininess. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, a drink like this is genuinely effortless — every single ingredient is naturally free of any grain-based concerns, no label-checking required. It's the kind of recipe where the ingredient list does all the work for you. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of basil tucked in the glass and it looks like something from a fancy brunch spot, even though it took you about five minutes to pull together.
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Add the watermelon cubes, chopped cucumber, basil leaves, lime juice, honey, salt, and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer in batches, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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