Fish Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Staying hydrated just got a serious upgrade. This blended and strained watermelon drink is bright, refreshing, and naturally packed with the kind of hydration your body actually craves — especially on a hot day or after a workout. The sea salt pulls its weight here, acting as a natural electrolyte boost without any powders or packaged mixes you'd find at the store. Fresh mint gets muddled right into the juice so every sip carries that cool, herby lift, while lime juice cuts through the sweetness with just the right amount of citrus zing. A touch of raw honey is totally optional, but it rounds out the flavor beautifully if you want a hint of extra sweetness. The whole thing comes together in minutes with nothing but whole, plant-based ingredients — no hidden additives, no seafood-derived thickeners or colorings to worry about. It's the kind of drink that looks gorgeous in a glass and tastes even better than it looks.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
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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