MSG Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

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Few drinks are as purely refreshing as a tall glass of watermelon agua fresca on a hot day, and this one is as clean and simple as it gets. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh watermelon, lime juice, a pinch of salt, a little sugar — so there's nothing hidden to worry about. That matters more than you'd think, since bottled and powdered drink mixes are notorious for sneaking in flavor enhancers that have no business being in something this naturally delicious. The blending and straining method pulls out a beautifully smooth, jewel-red liquid that tastes like summer in a glass. A squeeze of fresh lime brightens the sweetness of the watermelon without overpowering it, and that small pinch of salt rounds everything out in a way that's subtle but makes a real difference. It comes together in just a few minutes with almost no cleanup, and it's the kind of drink that impresses guests without requiring any effort at all. Serve it over ice with a lime wedge and watch it disappear.

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Ingredients

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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