Walnut 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 juicy watermelon with bright lime juice, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and a hint of fresh ginger that gives it a subtle, lively kick. Everything gets blended smooth and then strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what lands in your glass is silky, clean, and deeply refreshing. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning with a lime slice on the rim and a few sprigs of mint floating on top. Because the ingredient list is so straightforward — just fresh fruit, citrus, and pantry staples — there's zero guesswork about what's actually in it, which is a genuine relief when you're navigating tree-nut concerns at gatherings or parties. Make a big pitcher, keep it chilled, and watch it disappear faster than you'd expect.
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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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