Cinnamon Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and bursting with fresh fruit. This cooler blends ripe watermelon into a silky, strained juice, then brightens it with a generous squeeze of fresh lime and just a touch of honey for balance. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it pulls the sweetness forward in the best possible way. The whole thing gets topped off with sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of warm spices — every ingredient is clean, simple, and easy to verify at a glance. It comes together in minutes and serves a crowd straight from the blender, making it an effortless choice for backyard gatherings or a quiet afternoon on the porch. Garnish with a few mint leaves and a lime wheel, and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for 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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