Seed Oil Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Hydration has never tasted this good. Juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and fragrant fresh basil come together in a blender to create something that feels more like a spa treat than a functional drink — yet it genuinely delivers on the electrolyte front thanks to sea salt, natural fruit sugars, and a bright hit of lime. The whole thing is strained smooth, so what ends up in your glass is a clean, silky liquid with zero graininess and all the flavor. Avoiding industrially processed oils is easy here because every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed — there's nothing hiding in this recipe that doesn't belong. A touch of raw honey rounds out the sweetness if you want it, but the watermelon is naturally so ripe and sweet that you may not even bother. It comes together in under five minutes and is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.
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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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