Low Iodine Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

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Low Iodine Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink

Staying hydrated while managing iodine intake doesn't have to mean plain water all day long. This refreshing drink leans on fresh watermelon, bright lime juice, and a pinch of sea salt to replenish electrolytes naturally — no packaged sports drinks with questionable additives required. Watermelon blends into a silky, jewel-toned juice that gets strained smooth, then brightened with muddled mint for an herbal lift that makes every sip feel genuinely special. A touch of raw honey rounds out the flavor without tipping into overly sweet territory, and you can easily leave it out or adjust to taste. The whole thing comes together in one blender and a pitcher, making it an effortless batch drink you can keep cold and ready to pour throughout the day. It's the kind of thing that looks fancy enough to serve at a summer gathering but is honestly just a few simple, clean ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do.

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Ingredients

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
Chef's tip
Fine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed.
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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