Gluten Free Watermelon Lime Refresher
Summer in a glass — that's the only way to describe this blended watermelon drink with bright lime and a subtle kick of fresh ginger. Every ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden grain-based additives to worry about. The honey brings just enough sweetness to balance the tart citrus, while the ginger adds a gentle warmth that keeps it from tasting like plain fruit juice. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth, beautifully clear refresher that looks as good as it tastes. It chills quickly in the fridge, making it easy to prep ahead for a backyard gathering or a lazy afternoon on the porch. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, it's the kind of drink that disappears fast and gets requested even faster.
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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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