Low Iodine Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Bright, juicy, and endlessly refreshing, this watermelon lime cooler is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh watermelon gets 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 fine sea salt pulls everything together in a way that makes each sip taste more alive. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, this recipe is a genuinely easy win — every ingredient here is naturally free of the iodized salt, seafood, and dairy that tend to complicate so many other drinks and recipes. The sparkling water finish gives it a festive, almost cocktail-like lift without adding anything problematic. Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wheel and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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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