Carrageenan Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Summer sipping doesn't get much more refreshing than this blended watermelon drink with a bright hit of fresh lime. Many store-bought juice drinks and flavored sparkling beverages sneak in carrageenan as a stabilizer or thickener, which makes finding a clean, crowd-pleasing option surprisingly tricky. This one sidesteps all of that by starting with real, whole watermelon blended and strained right in your own kitchen — no additives, no fillers, just pure fruit juice. A touch of honey rounds out the sweetness while a pinch of sea salt makes every sip taste more vibrant and alive. The sparkling water gets added at the very end so you keep all that fizz, and the result is something that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy juice bar. It's naturally paleo-friendly and genuinely gorgeous in a glass, especially with a few mint leaves and a lime wheel on the rim. Make a big pitcher for a backyard gathering and watch it disappear.
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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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