Caffeine Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks feel as instantly refreshing as a tall glass of watermelon agua fresca on a hot day. This one comes together with just a handful of real ingredients — fresh watermelon, a squeeze of lime, a pinch of salt, and a touch of sugar — blended smooth and strained into a beautifully clear, rosy drink. The salt is a small but brilliant move that deepens the natural sweetness of the watermelon without making it taste like a dessert. Because everything here is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass the way you might with bottled beverages or flavored drink mixes. It's naturally free of anything stimulating, making it a perfect choice any time of day, including for kids, pregnant folks, or anyone simply cutting back on stimulants. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime and it looks gorgeous enough for a backyard party but takes almost no effort to pull off.
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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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