Nutmeg Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Watermelon, mint, and lime come together in this refreshing electrolyte drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The natural sugars and water content of fresh watermelon make it a surprisingly effective base for rehydration, while a pinch of sea salt adds the mineral boost your body actually needs after a workout or a hot afternoon outside. Fresh lime juice cuts through the sweetness with a bright, citrusy tang, and muddled mint leaves give the whole drink an aromatic lift that makes it feel genuinely special. A touch of raw honey is entirely optional, so you can keep it as clean and simple as you like. The blending and straining process takes just a few minutes and leaves you with a silky-smooth juice that's miles ahead of anything in a sports drink bottle. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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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