Macadamia Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of this blended watermelon refresher. Fresh watermelon gets blended with cold water, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth, brilliantly pink drink that looks as good as it tastes. A squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt sharpen the natural sweetness of the fruit in a way that makes every sip feel bright and balanced. You can adjust the sugar to your liking depending on how sweet your watermelon is, which means this recipe always comes out tasting just right. The whole thing comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender, a strainer, and a handful of pantry staples — no specialty ingredients, no complicated steps. Served over ice with a wedge of lime on the side, it's the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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