Barley Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Hydration has never tasted this good. Juicy watermelon and cool cucumber come together with bright lime and fragrant fresh basil for a drink that feels like summer in a glass — refreshing, lightly sweet, and just a little savory from a pinch of sea salt. The salt and natural sugars from the fruit work together to replenish electrolytes the way your body actually wants, without any powders or processed additives to second-guess. Straining the blended mixture gives you a silky-smooth sip rather than a thick smoothie, so it goes down easy even on the hottest days. A touch of raw honey is completely optional, letting you dial the sweetness up or down to your own taste. Everything here is naturally free of grains, so there's no label-reading stress — just whole, simple ingredients you can feel good about. Serve it right away over ice with a sprig of basil and a lime wedge for a drink that looks as gorgeous as it tastes.
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2 servings
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup english cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- fresh basil sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes, cucumber, basil leaves, lime juice, sea salt, honey (if using), and cold water to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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