Pescatarian Watermelon Lime Refresher
Few things hit harder on a hot day than a glass of something cold, fruity, and just a little bit zingy. This blended drink leans on peak-season watermelon as its base, brightened up with fresh lime juice and a whisper of grated ginger that gives it a subtle, unexpected kick. A touch of honey rounds everything out without making it cloying, so the whole thing tastes clean and genuinely refreshing rather than sugary. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that takes it from smoothie territory to a silky, pourable refresher you'll want to sip slowly. It's naturally free of meat, poultry, and seafood — not that you'd ever need to think about that with a drink this simple and plant-forward. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café. This one is easy enough to make on a weeknight but impressive enough to bring out for guests.
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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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