Whole 30 Whole30 Tomato Lime Savory Cooler
Think of this as a grown-up, savory sip that earns its place at the table without a drop of added sugar or anything off-plan. Ripe tomatoes get blended with fresh lime juice, a whisper of cumin, smoked paprika, and a dash of compliant hot sauce, then strained into a silky, vibrant cooler that tastes far more complex than its ingredient list suggests. The straining step is the secret — it gives you a smooth, restaurant-quality drink rather than a chunky purée, and it only takes a couple of minutes. Poured over ice with an optional celery stalk and lime wedge, it looks genuinely impressive for something this effortless. Hot sauce can be a sneaky source of off-plan additives, so reaching for a Whole30-approved bottle keeps every sip clean and compliant. This makes two generous servings, so it's perfect for a midday reset or a savory starter alongside a weekend brunch spread.
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2 servings
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes (about 1 ½ lb), cored and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 dashes whole30-compliant hot sauce
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh celery stalk, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped tomatoes, lime juice, cold water, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and hot sauce in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher or large measuring cup 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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