Almond Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of summer quite like a cold glass of watermelon agua fresca. This one is blended smooth, strained until silky, and brightened with fresh lime juice and just a pinch of salt that makes the fruit flavor pop in the best way. The tiny hit of sugar is adjustable, so you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet your watermelon already is — a small detail that makes a big difference. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender, a strainer, and a pitcher, which means you're basically one lime away from the most refreshing thing on your table. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this is the kind of recipe that's naturally worry-free — just whole fruit, water, citrus, and pantry staples, no hidden ingredients to second-guess. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it looks like something from a taqueria counter, even though you made it at home in under ten minutes.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1–2 tbsp granulated sugar, or to taste
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- ice, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes and cold water to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended watermelon through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp left in the strainer.
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