Honey 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 version is as clean and vibrant as it gets. Ripe watermelon gets blended with cold water, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and just enough granulated sugar to balance everything out — no syrups, no sweeteners derived from bees, just straightforward pantry staples. The straining step is what sets a great agua fresca apart from a smoothie, giving you that gorgeous, silky-smooth texture that's light enough to drink by the glass. A small pinch of salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly amplifies the watermelon's natural sweetness in the best possible way. This is the kind of drink that looks stunning in a pitcher on the table and tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime and you've got something that feels genuinely special with almost zero fuss.
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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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