Low Carb Watermelon Refresher (Print Version)
Fresh watermelon blended with cucumber, mint, and lime for a light, hydrating summer drink.
# 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Place watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, mint leaves, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, approximately 30-45 seconds.
02 - Pour blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract liquid. This step removes pulp for a smoother texture.
03 - Stir in erythritol or preferred low-carb sweetener until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness level if needed.
04 - Pour cold sparkling water into the pitcher, stirring gently to combine while maintaining carbonation.
05 - Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with additional mint leaves and a lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cucumber mellows the watermelon sweetness into something sophisticated and surprising
- Natural hydration from the watermelon means you are actually doing something good for yourself while feeling indulgent
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- Sparkling water falls flat quickly, so add it as the very last step and serve right away
- Freezing the watermelon cubes overnight transforms this into a slushy without watering it down
03 -
- Invest in a good citrus press and you will get way more juice with less effort
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving