Lupin Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold glass of something bright, fruity, and ice-cold. This blended cooler leans on ripe seedless watermelon as its base, with fresh lime juice adding a zippy citrus edge and a touch of honey rounding everything out beautifully. A pinch of sea salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly amplifies the sweetness and makes every sip taste more alive. Straining the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve gives the drink a smooth, almost silky texture before the sparkling water goes in for that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally whole and clean, so there's no need to flip labels or second-guess anything — just real fruit, citrus, and a drizzle of honey. Garnish with fresh mint and a lime slice and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a rooftop bar, except you made it at home in under ten minutes.
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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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