Gluten Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Bright, refreshing, and naturally hydrating, this blended drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Juicy watermelon and cool cucumber do the heavy lifting here, delivering a serious hit of natural electrolytes without any powders, packets, or mystery additives. A handful of fresh basil adds an herbal twist that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy, while lime juice and a pinch of sea salt sharpen every sip into something genuinely craveable. The optional drizzle of raw honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just whole, clean produce blended together and strained into something beautiful. It comes together in under five minutes and is best served ice-cold the moment it's made, though it's easy enough to blend a second batch the moment the first one disappears.
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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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