Turmeric Free Paleo Watermelon Lime Cooler
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and bursting with fresh fruit. This sparkling cooler blends ripe watermelon into a silky, strained juice that's naturally sweet and beautifully light, then brightens it up with a generous squeeze of fresh lime and just a touch of honey. The fine-mesh straining step is worth every second — it gives you a smooth, pulp-free base that feels almost luxurious in the glass. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it subtly amplifies the sweetness of the watermelon in the best possible way. Topped off with sparkling water and served over ice, the whole thing comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. It's a genuinely paleo-friendly sip that skips the processed sugars and artificial flavors without sacrificing any of the fun, and the optional mint and lime garnish make it look like something you'd pay ten dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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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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