Shellfish Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and citrusy. This cooler starts with fresh watermelon blended smooth and strained into pure, silky juice, then brightened with real lime juice and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it deepens the watermelon flavor in the best possible way. Topped off with sparkling water, the whole thing has a light, effervescent finish that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Every single ingredient here is clean and whole-food friendly, so it fits neatly into a paleo lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. Optional mint and lime slices on the rim take it from backyard casual to genuinely impressive. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make in big batches all season long.
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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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