Lactose Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Watermelon is basically summer in fruit form, and blending it into a chilled, minty drink is one of the smartest things you can do on a hot day. The natural sugars and water content of the watermelon combine with a pinch of sea salt and fresh lime juice to create a genuinely functional electrolyte drink — no powder packets or mystery additives required. Muddling fresh mint leaves directly into the strained juice is the move that takes this from simple to seriously refreshing, releasing those bright, cooling oils right into every sip. A touch of raw honey rounds out the tartness beautifully, though the drink holds its own without it if you prefer to keep things unsweetened. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just blend, strain, stir, and pour over ice. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, so you might want to double the batch before anyone arrives.
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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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