Rice Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Watermelon is basically nature's sports drink, and this blended, strained juice leans all the way into that idea. Fresh mint and bright lime juice give it a lively, almost spa-like quality, while a pinch of sea salt quietly does the heavy lifting as a natural electrolyte boost. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives you a silky, clean sip rather than a thick smoothie, which makes it incredibly refreshing on a hot day. A touch of raw honey rounds out the tartness if you want it, but the drink holds its own without it. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and starches, so there's no label-reading required and no substitutions needed. It comes together in one blender and a strainer, making it as easy to prep as it is satisfying to drink.
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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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