Low Iodine Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
This blended drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel genuinely refreshed the moment it hits your lips — cool, lightly sweet, and just herby enough to feel special. Watermelon and cucumber do the heavy lifting here, delivering natural hydration and a clean, crisp flavor that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh lime and fragrant basil. For anyone managing iodine intake, store-bought sports drinks and electrolyte powders can be a minefield of additives and uncertain ingredients, so blending your own is a smart, satisfying workaround. The small pinch of sea salt provides just enough of an electrolyte boost without tipping into anything processed or questionable. Straining the blended mixture gives you a silky, pulp-free drink that feels polished and intentional rather than like a rushed smoothie. A touch of raw honey is entirely optional, so you can dial the sweetness up or down depending on how ripe your watermelon is. It comes together in minutes and is best served ice-cold, ideally on a warm afternoon when you need something that actually does the job.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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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