Ginger Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Summer in a glass doesn't get much more refreshing than this sparkling watermelon cooler. Fresh watermelon is blended smooth and strained into a clean, vibrant juice, then brightened with real lime juice and just a touch of honey for natural sweetness. A pinch of sea salt pulls everything together in a way that makes the fruit flavor pop without tasting sugary or flat. Many store-bought fruit drinks and flavored sparkling waters sneak in ginger as a "natural flavor," so making this at home means you know exactly what's in your cup. The whole thing comes together in minutes — blend, strain, stir, and pour over ice — making it as easy as it is impressive. Topped off with sparkling water, it has that satisfying fizz that makes it feel like a real occasion drink, not just a glass of juice. Garnish with a lime slice and a few mint leaves 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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