Cashew Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a tall glass of watermelon agua fresca on a hot day, and this one is as pure and simple as it gets. Fresh watermelon gets blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just a pinch of salt that quietly amplifies all that natural sweetness. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-toned drink that looks stunning poured over ice. A little sugar stirred in at the end lets you dial the sweetness to your exact taste, which is a small detail that makes a big difference. There are no nuts, no nut-derived oils, and no processed ingredients to second-guess here — just whole fruit and pantry staples working together beautifully. Serve it straight from the pitcher with lime wedges on the side and it's the kind of thing that disappears before you even sit down.
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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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