Low Carb Watermelon Refresher (Print Version)

Light and hydrating summer drink with fresh watermelon, lime, and mint. Ready in just 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 8 fresh mint leaves
03 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
04 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup cold sparkling water
06 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Sweetener

07 - 2 tsp erythritol or preferred low-carb sweetener

# How To Make:

01 - Place the watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, mint leaves, and lime juice in a blender.
02 - Blend until smooth.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp, if desired.
04 - Add the sweetener, if using, and stir until dissolved.
05 - Pour in the cold sparkling water, gently stirring to combine.
06 - Serve immediately over ice, garnishing with extra mint leaves and a wedge of lime, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It hydrates without the sugar crash that leaves you reaching for another drink an hour later
  • The cucumber adds an unexpected crispness that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is
  • You can prep everything in under ten minutes and look like you put serious thought into hosting
02 -
  • Blending mint with ice can turn it bitter, so always blend it with the fruit first before adding any frozen elements
  • The sparkling water loses its carbonation quickly once mixed, so save this step until the moment you're ready to serve
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with the frozen watermelon variation, add just a splash of regular water to get things moving
  • The drink looks stunning in clear glasses so you can appreciate that beautiful pink color

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