Nightshade Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Bright, juicy, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling watermelon 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 lifted with tart lime, a touch of honey, and a pinch of sea salt that makes every sip pop. The sparkling water finish gives it a festive fizz without any store-bought mixers or mystery additives to worry about. Nightshade-free entertaining can sometimes feel limiting when it comes to colorful, crowd-pleasing drinks, but this one delivers on every front with nothing but whole, simple ingredients. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives the final drink a silky, almost elegant texture that feels far fancier than the effort involved. Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wheel and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar. Make a big batch ahead of time and just add the sparkling water right before serving to keep the bubbles lively.
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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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