Almond Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Bright, juicy, and genuinely refreshing, this watermelon drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all summer long. Fresh watermelon is blended and strained into a clean, vibrant juice, then layered with muddled mint, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of sea salt that quietly does the heavy lifting as a natural electrolyte boost. That small measure of sea salt is what sets this apart from a regular fruit drink — it helps replenish what you lose when you're sweating through a workout or a hot afternoon. A touch of raw honey rounds everything out, though it's completely optional if you prefer to let the watermelon's natural sweetness shine. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything. Pour it over ice with a few extra mint leaves and a lime slice, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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2 servings
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ¼ of a small watermelon)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 large lime)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup cold water
- 8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving (optional)
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 20–30 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher or large measuring cup, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
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