Vegetarian Mint & Lime Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
Staying hydrated doesn't have to mean choking down a neon sports drink loaded with artificial dyes and mystery additives. This blended and strained watermelon juice is naturally sweet, beautifully refreshing, and gets a bright lift from fresh lime and muddled mint leaves. The small pinch of sea salt is the quiet hero here — it replaces electrolytes the same way commercial drinks do, but without anything you can't pronounce. A touch of raw honey is optional, so you can dial the sweetness up or down depending on your mood or how ripe your watermelon is. The whole thing comes together in just a few minutes with a blender and a fine-mesh strainer, making it an effortless upgrade over anything you'd grab from a bottle. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint, but honestly tastes even better than it looks.
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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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