Cashew Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Hydration has never looked this good. This blended drink combines juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and fragrant fresh basil into something that tastes far more special than anything you'd grab from a store shelf. The natural sugars in the watermelon pair with a pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lime to replenish electrolytes the way your body actually wants — no mystery powders or artificial flavors involved. A touch of raw honey is entirely optional, so you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your mood. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, then gets strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth, beautifully colored drink that's as pretty as it is refreshing. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what you're actually drinking. Serve it over ice with a sprig of basil and a lime wedge, and it feels like something you'd order at a fancy spa — except you made it yourself.
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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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