Peanut Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Watermelon, fresh mint, and a squeeze of bright lime come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass — genuinely refreshing and naturally hydrating. The small pinch of sea salt is the secret weapon here, replacing electrolytes the way a sports drink would but without any artificial colors, flavors, or mystery ingredients. Blending and straining the watermelon gives you a silky-smooth juice that feels almost luxurious, and muddling the mint directly into the liquid means every sip carries that cool, herbal fragrance. A touch of raw honey rounds out the tartness if you want a hint of sweetness, but the drink holds its own without it. Everything in this recipe is straightforward and whole-food, so you never have to second-guess what's actually in your cup. It's the kind of drink you'll want to batch up for backyard gatherings, post-workout recovery, or just a slow afternoon when you need something better than plain water.
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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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