Tree Nut Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Watermelon blended smooth, brightened with fresh lime, and laced with muddled mint — this drink is summer in a glass and genuinely refreshing in a way that store-bought sports drinks rarely manage. The small pinch of sea salt is what makes it work as a real electrolyte replenisher, replacing what you lose on hot days or after a workout without any artificial additives. A touch of raw honey rounds out the flavor, though you can leave it out entirely if you prefer something more tart and clean. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning required — just whole, simple produce and pantry staples. The straining step is worth the extra minute; it gives the final drink a silky, juice-bar texture that feels far more polished than a basic smoothie. Serve it over ice with a few mint leaves and a lime wheel, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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