Gut Friendly Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest things you can do for your gut, and this refreshing drink makes it genuinely enjoyable. Watermelon is naturally rich in water content and easy on the digestive system, while a pinch of sea salt helps replenish electrolytes without any of the artificial additives lurking in store-bought sports drinks. Fresh mint adds a cooling, soothing quality that's been used for centuries to calm the stomach, and the squeeze of lime brightens everything up beautifully. Straining the blended watermelon gives you a silky-smooth juice that's gentle and easy to sip, with none of the fibrous pulp that can sometimes feel heavy. A touch of raw honey rounds out the flavor if you want a hint of sweetness, but it's completely optional depending on how your body responds to it. This is the kind of drink you'll want to keep in a pitcher in the fridge all week — cooling, nourishing, and genuinely good for you from the first sip.
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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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