Nutmeg Free Watermelon Lime Refresher
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and citrusy. This blended and strained refresher is built on ripe watermelon, bright lime juice, a touch of honey for sweetness, and a hint of fresh ginger that gives it a subtle, lively kick. The straining step is what sets it apart — it removes the pulp and leaves you with a silky-smooth, jewel-colored drink that looks as good as it tastes. Spiced beverages and store-bought juice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding certain warming spices, but every ingredient here is clean, simple, and easy to verify. A handful of ice, a sprig of mint, and a lime slice on the rim turn it into something you'd happily serve at a backyard gathering or a lazy weekend brunch. It comes together in minutes and chills quickly, so you're never far from a genuinely refreshing glass.
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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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