Cinnamon Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of a hot afternoon quite like a tall 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. It's the kind of refreshment that feels fancy but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a strainer. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, this recipe is a natural fit — watermelon, lime, sugar, and salt are all you need, with zero hidden spice blends or flavored syrups to second-guess. The small amount of granulated sugar lets you dial in the sweetness depending on how ripe your melon is, so every batch tastes exactly right. Serve it straight over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it's genuinely hard to believe something this good requires so little effort.
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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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