Oats Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Bright, juicy, and genuinely refreshing, this watermelon drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Blended seedless watermelon forms the base, strained smooth and combined with fresh lime juice, a pinch of sea salt, and muddled mint for a flavor that's equal parts fruity and cooling. The sea salt is what makes this more than just a pretty drink — it replaces electrolytes naturally, making it a smart choice after a workout or a long afternoon in the sun. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and oats, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. A touch of raw honey rounds out the tartness if you want a hint of sweetness, but it's completely optional and easy to leave out. The whole thing comes together in minutes with a blender and a strainer, and the result looks gorgeous poured over ice with a few mint leaves and a lime slice on the rim.
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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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