Low Carb Watermelon Refresher (Printable Version)
Light and invigorating watermelon drink with lime and mint, perfect for summer hydration on a low-carb lifestyle.
# What You'll 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 (optional)
07 - 2 tsp erythritol or preferred low-carb sweetener
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Place the watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, mint leaves, and lime juice in a blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp for a smoother texture.
04 - Add the sweetener, if using, and stir until completely dissolved.
05 - Pour in the cold sparkling water, gently stirring to combine while maintaining carbonation.
06 - Serve immediately over ice, garnishing with extra mint leaves and a wedge of lime if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sparkling water makes it feel like a fancy mocktail without the sugar crash
- It takes five minutes and uses up that extra watermelon before it goes mushy
02 -
- Overblending mint can make everything taste slightly bitter, so just pulse until broken up
- Sparkling water loses its fizz fast once stirred, so pour right before serving
03 -
- Buy slightly underripe watermelon for this recipe since riper fruit can make the drink too thick
- Chill your sparkling water in the freezer for ten minutes beforehand for maximum cold without dilution