High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Summer sipping doesn't get much more refreshing than this blended watermelon and lime drink, and the ingredient list is about as clean as it gets. While so many store-bought fruit drinks and flavored sparkling beverages sneak in high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener, this cooler relies entirely on ripe watermelon and a touch of honey to deliver its natural sweetness. The fresh lime juice adds a bright, citrusy punch that keeps every sip from feeling one-note, and a pinch of sea salt rounds everything out in a way that genuinely surprises you. Straining the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve gives the final drink a smooth, almost juice-bar quality that feels a little fancy for something this easy to make. Topped off with sparkling water, it has that satisfying fizz without any of the mystery ingredients you'd find on a soda label. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel if you want to impress guests, or just pour it over ice and enjoy it straight from the pitcher on a hot afternoon.
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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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