Pescatarian Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold, fruit-forward cooler that actually tastes like the real thing. This one starts with fresh watermelon blended smooth and strained for a silky, vibrant juice that forms the base of something genuinely refreshing. A squeeze of lime adds brightness, a touch of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a pinch of sea salt pulls it all together in a way that makes each sip taste more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Topped with sparkling water, it has a light effervescence that makes it feel a little festive without any effort. It comes together in minutes and requires no cooking whatsoever, which means it's an ideal make-ahead option for warm afternoons or casual gatherings. Fresh mint and lime slices on the rim take it from simple to stunning, though it's honestly just as good straight from the pitcher.
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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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