Paleo Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your drink is built around fresh watermelon, bright lime, and a pinch of sea salt. The natural sugars in watermelon provide quick energy, while the sea salt replaces electrolytes lost through sweat — no synthetic additives or mystery powders required. Fresh mint leaves are muddled right into the strained juice, releasing their cool, aromatic oils and making every sip feel genuinely refreshing. A touch of raw honey is completely optional, so you can dial the sweetness up or down depending on how ripe your watermelon is. This is the kind of drink that works just as hard after a workout as it does on a lazy summer afternoon. The whole thing comes together in minutes with a blender and a strainer, making it one of the easiest ways to skip the sports drink aisle entirely and know exactly what's going into your glass.
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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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