Paraben Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — ripe watermelon blended smooth, brightened with fresh lime juice, and finished with a fizzy lift from sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which is exactly the point when you're trying to avoid synthetic additives and preservatives that sneak into so many packaged drinks and flavored sodas. A touch of honey and a pinch of sea salt round out the flavor in a way that feels almost too simple for how refreshing the result is. Straining the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully clean juice with none of the pulpy texture, just pure, vibrant color and taste. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning served over ice with a lime slice and a few fresh mint leaves. This is the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long — no artificial anything required.
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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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