Dairy Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Watermelon is basically summer in fruit form, and blending it into a refreshing drink with bright lime and cool mint takes it somewhere really special. What makes this drink genuinely functional is the combination of natural watermelon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and fresh lime — a simple trio that helps replenish electrolytes without any powders, artificial flavors, or dairy-based additives to worry about. The whole thing comes together in minutes: blend, strain, muddle, stir, and you're done. Straining out the pulp gives you a silky-smooth juice that feels almost fancy, and the muddled mint adds a herbal freshness that makes every sip feel like a spa day. A touch of raw honey is totally optional, so you can keep it as clean and minimal as you like. It's the kind of drink that works just as well after a sweaty workout as it does poolside with a good book.
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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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