Honey Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
This blended drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long — cool, refreshing, and genuinely hydrating thanks to the natural electrolytes in watermelon and a pinch of sea salt. The cucumber keeps things light and clean, while fresh basil adds an herby lift that makes the whole glass feel a little fancy without any extra effort. The recipe calls for honey as a completely optional add-in, so skipping it doesn't change the structure or balance of the drink at all — the watermelon brings more than enough natural sweetness on its own. A squeeze of fresh lime ties everything together with just the right amount of brightness. The whole thing comes together in a blender and takes only a few minutes, making it an easy go-to when you need something that actually replenishes you after a workout or a hot afternoon outside. Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve and you get a silky, smooth sip rather than a thick smoothie — which honestly makes it feel even more like a treat.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
- 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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