Shellfish Free Watermelon Lime Refresher
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and citrusy. This blended watermelon drink gets its brightness from fresh lime juice and a touch of honey, while a small amount of grated ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more interesting than your average fruit drink. Everything goes into the blender and gets strained into a pitcher, so the result is silky-smooth and genuinely refreshing rather than thick or pulpy. It's naturally free from any seafood or ocean-derived ingredients — just clean, whole-food produce and pantry staples you probably already have on hand. The chilling step is worth the short wait, as it lets the flavors meld and makes that first sip over ice feel incredibly satisfying. Dress it up with mint and lime slices for a drink that looks as good as it tastes, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon.
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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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