Sesame Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Bright, hydrating, and genuinely refreshing, this blended drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Watermelon and cucumber do the heavy lifting here, delivering natural electrolytes like potassium and a serious hit of hydration without any powders or packaged mixes. Fresh basil adds an herby, almost floral note that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy, while lime juice and a pinch of sea salt sharpen every sip into something balanced and crave-worthy. The optional honey lets you dial in just a touch of sweetness depending on how ripe your watermelon is. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from sesame, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient substitutions required — just whole, clean produce blended together. Straining the mixture gives you a silky-smooth drink rather than a thick smoothie, which makes it incredibly easy to sip straight from a glass. Serve it immediately over ice with a sprig of basil and a lime wedge for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes.
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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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