Pork Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — sweet, juicy watermelon blended smooth and brightened with fresh lime juice and a touch of honey. Straining the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve gives the drink a clean, silky texture that feels genuinely refreshing rather than thick or pulpy. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it rounds out the sweetness and makes every sip taste more vibrant. The sparkling water added at the end gives it a gentle fizz that turns a simple fruit drink into something you'd happily serve at a backyard gathering. Every ingredient here is naturally whole and clean, so there's nothing to second-guess — no additives, no hidden fillers, just real food. Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wheel and it looks 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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