Ginger Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Bright, refreshing, and naturally hydrating, this blended watermelon drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh mint and lime juice give it a lively, almost spa-like quality, while a pinch of sea salt quietly does the heavy lifting as a natural electrolyte boost. Many store-bought sports drinks and flavored waters sneak in unexpected botanicals or spice extracts, so making your own means you stay in full control of every ingredient. The process is beautifully simple — blend, strain, muddle, stir, and you're done. A touch of raw honey is entirely optional, letting you dial the sweetness up or down depending on how ripe and sweet your watermelon already is. Served over ice with a few extra mint leaves and a curl of lime, it looks as good as it tastes and comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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