Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of fresh watermelon juice, and this one takes it to another level. Half a medium watermelon gets blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then brightened with freshly squeezed lime juice and just 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 vibrant. Topped off with sparkling water, the result is fizzy, refreshing, and genuinely satisfying without any refined sugars or artificial ingredients to worry about. It comes together in minutes and serves four, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for backyard gatherings or a hot afternoon at home. Optional lime slices and fresh mint make it look 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
- 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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