Low Sodium Watermelon Lime Refresher
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and citrusy. This blended refresher leans on ripe watermelon, fresh lime juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of grated ginger to build layers of flavor that feel anything but plain. The ginger adds a subtle warmth that keeps every sip interesting without overpowering the fruit. Because the whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, you end up with a silky-smooth drink rather than a chunky slush — it's genuinely refreshing in the best way. For anyone keeping an eye on sodium intake, this is a naturally great fit since every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, with zero hidden salt to worry about. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice, and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 cup cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids left in the strainer.
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