Vegan Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Staying hydrated never looked this refreshing. Ripe watermelon gets blended smooth and strained into a naturally sweet juice base, then brightened with fresh lime and a handful of muddled mint leaves for a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The small pinch of sea salt is the quiet hero here — it replaces electrolytes lost through sweat, making this a genuinely functional sip rather than just a pretty one. Everything in this recipe is whole, plant-based, and free from artificial colors or mystery additives you'd find in most sports drinks. The optional honey can be left out entirely to keep things fully plant-based, and the recipe still delivers plenty of natural sweetness from the watermelon itself. It comes together in one blender with almost no effort, and the result is something you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
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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