Lupin 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 combines sweet watermelon with bright lime juice, a touch of honey, and a subtle kick of fresh ginger for a drink that feels both simple and a little special. Everything gets blended smooth and then strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so the final result is silky and clean rather than pulpy. Lupin — a legume-derived ingredient that quietly shows up in flour blends, protein powders, and some packaged drinks — has absolutely no place here, making this a genuinely worry-free pour. The ingredient list is short, whole, and easy to verify at a glance. A quick chill in the fridge before serving lets the flavors meld and makes it even more refreshing over ice. Finish it with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel and it 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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