Citric Acid Free Watermelon Lime Refresher

Few summer drinks hit the way a cold, blush-pink glass of watermelon juice does on a hot afternoon. This one gets its brightness from fresh-squeezed lime juice and a whisper of grated ginger, which adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more interesting than your average fruit drink. A touch of honey rounds out the sweetness without any processed additives, so you know exactly what's going in the glass. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to citric acid as an additive, store-bought fruit beverages and flavored drinks are often a minefield — that ingredient shows up in everything from bottled juices to sparkling waters as a preservative or flavor enhancer. Here, the tartness comes entirely from real limes, keeping things clean and straightforward. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, smooth texture that feels genuinely refreshing rather than pulpy. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy café, made entirely in your own kitchen.

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