Hazelnut Free Watermelon Lime Refresher
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and bursting with fresh fruit. This blended and strained watermelon drink gets a bright lift from fresh lime juice, a touch of sweetness from honey, and a subtle warmth from freshly grated ginger that makes the whole thing taste surprisingly layered. The straining step is what sets it apart — it removes the pulp and leaves you with a silky, jewel-toned juice that looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, packaged beverages and flavored drinks can be a minefield of unexpected ingredients, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable produce and pantry staples. There's nothing hiding in here. Serve it over a generous pile of ice with a few mint leaves and a lime slice on the rim, and it's instantly the most refreshing thing on the table. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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