Eggless Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of this blended watermelon refresher. It's bright, lightly sweetened, and finished with a squeeze of fresh lime that makes every sip taste like peak summer. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just blend, strain, and stir — so it's as effortless as it is impressive. Since it's built entirely from fruit, water, lime juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt, there's nothing hidden to worry about, making it a genuinely clean and crowd-pleasing option. The fine-mesh straining step is worth the extra thirty seconds, giving you a silky, smooth texture that feels far more polished than a basic blended drink. Serve it over ice with a lime wedge on the rim and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a fancy brunch spot — except you made it at home in one blender.
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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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