Wheat 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 naturally free of wheat and grains, so there's nothing to swap, substitute, or second-guess. The touch of honey rounds out the sweetness without overpowering the fruit, and that pinch of sea salt is the quiet secret that makes the whole thing taste more vibrant. Straining the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, clean juice that feels genuinely refreshing rather than thick or pulpy. It comes together in just a few minutes with nothing more than a blender and a pitcher, making it ideal for backyard gatherings or a lazy afternoon on the porch. Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wheel if you want to make it look 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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