Chestnut Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and citrusy. This blended and strained cooler delivers pure, silky watermelon juice brightened with fresh lime and just a touch of honey for natural sweetness. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it rounds out the flavors beautifully and keeps the drink from tasting flat. Topped with sparkling water, the whole thing has a light, effervescent finish that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fresh fruit, citrus, honey, and water — so there's nothing hidden to worry about and no label-reading required. It comes together in minutes and is naturally free of any tree-based nuts or related ingredients, making it a genuinely carefree choice for anyone navigating those concerns. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it looks like something you'd order at a rooftop bar.
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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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