Beef Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Staying hydrated has never tasted this good. This blended drink combines juicy watermelon, bright lime, and fresh mint into something that feels more like a treat than a health move — and the pinch of sea salt is the secret that makes it actually replenishing. Watermelon does most of the heavy lifting here, delivering natural sugars and hydration in one smooth, rosy pour. Muddling the mint directly into the strained juice coaxes out every bit of that cool, herby fragrance without any fuss. A touch of raw honey is completely optional, so you can dial the sweetness up or down depending on how ripe your melon is. Everything comes together in one blender and a strainer, making cleanup as easy as the recipe itself. Serve it over ice with a few lime slices and you've got a drink that looks just 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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