MSG 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, lightly sweet, and genuinely refreshing in a way that store-bought sports drinks just can't touch. Watermelon and cucumber do the heavy lifting here, delivering natural hydration and a clean, crisp flavor that feels almost spa-like. Fresh basil adds a subtle herbal note that makes the whole thing taste a little more special than your average fruit blend. A pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lime round it out, giving you that electrolyte balance without any powders, packets, or additives to second-guess. Everything goes into the blender, gets strained into a pitcher, and you're done — it's genuinely that simple. Because every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, you never have to worry about hidden flavor enhancers or anything that doesn't belong in a glass this pretty. Serve it over ice with a sprig of basil and a lime wedge, and it looks as good 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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