Beef Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Summer hydration doesn't get much more refreshing than this sparkling watermelon cooler, and it comes together with just a blender and a handful of wholesome ingredients. Fresh watermelon is blended smooth and strained into a bright, jewel-toned juice that forms the base of the whole drink — no artificial flavors, no mystery additives, just pure fruit. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds a zippy tartness that keeps it from being one-note, while a touch of honey and a pinch of sea salt round everything out in the best way. Topping each glass with sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without any of the processed sweeteners you'd find in store-bought options. It's naturally free of animal products beyond the small drizzle of honey, making it an effortless fit for anyone avoiding meat entirely. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a fancy brunch spot — except you made it at home in under ten minutes.
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4 servings
- 8 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ medium watermelon)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2–3 limes)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 2 cups ice
For serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
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