Barley Free Watermelon Lime Refresher
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and citrusy. This blended watermelon refresher hits every note — sweet, tart, and just a little zingy from the fresh ginger — without a drop of anything processed or grain-derived. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of barley and any grain-based additives, so there's no label-reading required and no second-guessing what's in your glass. The honey rounds out the lime beautifully, and straining the blended mixture gives you a silky-smooth drink that feels genuinely elevated. A quick chill in the fridge before serving makes a real difference, letting all those bright flavors settle and meld together. Pile on the ice, tuck in a sprig of mint, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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