Dairy Free 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 as its base, brightened up with fresh lime juice and a hint of grated ginger that gives it a subtle, unexpected warmth. A touch of honey rounds everything out without making it cloying, and the whole thing gets strained smooth so every sip is clean and light. Naturally, there's no dairy anywhere near this recipe — just fruit, citrus, and a handful of pantry staples you likely already have on hand. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive poured over ice with a sprig of mint, but comes together in under five minutes of actual effort. Serve it at a backyard gathering or just make a pitcher for yourself on a hot afternoon — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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