Pistachio 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's layered, lively, and genuinely refreshing. Everything gets blended smooth and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so the final pour is silky and clean — no chunky bits, just pure flavor. The ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overpowering the fruit. Because this is made entirely from whole, simple ingredients, there's zero concern about hidden nuts or cross-contamination from packaged snacks and mixes. 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 way too much for at a juice bar.
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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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