Macadamia 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 a touch of honey for natural sweetness. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it rounds out the flavors beautifully and makes every sip taste more alive. Topping it all off with sparkling water gives it a festive, effervescent lift that makes it feel like a proper drink rather than just a smoothie. Tree nuts are nowhere near this recipe — it's built entirely from fruit, a drizzle of honey, and pantry basics, so there's zero guesswork about hidden ingredients. Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wheel and it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort. This is the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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