Soy 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 splash of sparkling water for a little effervescence. Every single ingredient here is clean and whole, so you never have to squint at a label or wonder what's lurking in a store-bought drink mix. The touch of honey adds just enough sweetness to round everything out, while a pinch of sea salt makes the watermelon flavor genuinely pop in a way that's hard to explain until you taste it. Straining the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve gives the cooler a beautifully smooth, almost elegant texture — no chunky pulp, just pure, jewel-toned juice. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning in the glass, especially with a lime wheel and a few sprigs of fresh mint on top. This is the kind of drink you'll want to batch up for backyard gatherings, lazy afternoons, or anytime the heat calls for something seriously refreshing.
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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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