Mustard Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of watermelon agua fresca — cold, lightly sweet, and just a little tart from fresh lime juice. This version blends ripe watermelon with water, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lime, then strains out the pulp so you're left with a beautifully smooth, vibrant drink. The salt is a small but mighty touch that deepens the natural sweetness of the fruit without making it taste savory. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no condiments, no sauces, no sneaky seasonings that might contain mustard in any form. It comes together in just a few minutes with a blender and a strainer, making it one of the easiest crowd-pleasers you can pour at a backyard gathering or weeknight dinner. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a restaurant.
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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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