Low Carb Watermelon Refresher (Print Version)
Fresh watermelon blended with cucumber, lime, and mint for a hydrating summer drink.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Place the watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, mint leaves, and lime juice in a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and no large chunks remain.
03 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp for a smoother texture. Skip this step if you prefer a thicker consistency.
04 - Stir in the erythritol or chosen sweetener until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
05 - Pour in the cold sparkling water and stir gently to combine while preserving some carbonation.
06 - Pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with additional mint leaves and a lime wedge if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The watermelon does all the heavy lifting for natural sweetness without spiking your blood sugar.
- Sparkling water transforms it from ordinary juice into something that feels fancy enough for brunch but simple enough for Tuesday afternoons.
02 -
- Letting it sit too long after adding the sparkling water will make it go flat, so only add bubbles right before serving.
- The cucumber flavor intensifies as it sits, so if you are not serving immediately you might want to reduce the amount slightly.
03 -
- Roll your lime on the counter before cutting to maximize the juice you can extract.
- Chill your sparkling water and glasses beforehand so the drink stays colder longer without needing as much ice.