Low Iodine Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca

Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a tall glass of watermelon agua fresca on a warm day, and this version is as simple and satisfying as it gets. Fresh watermelon gets blended smooth, strained into a pitcher, and brightened with a squeeze of lime — no cooking, no fuss, just pure fruit flavor. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, finding safe packaged beverages and flavored drinks can be surprisingly tricky, since additives and colorings in store-bought options are often a concern. This recipe sidesteps all of that with a short, clean ingredient list: fresh watermelon, lime juice, a little sugar, and a pinch of salt. The straining step gives it that silky, almost restaurant-quality texture that makes it feel like a real treat rather than a quick blend-and-pour situation. It's endlessly adjustable — taste as you go and add sugar depending on how sweet your melon is. Serve it over ice with a lime wedge and it's the kind of drink that disappears fast.

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