Pistachio Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of summer quite like a tall, frosty glass of watermelon agua fresca. This version is bright, lightly sweetened, and finished with a squeeze of fresh lime that makes the whole thing taste alive. Blending ripe watermelon with cold water and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth drink that's refreshing without being heavy. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly deepens the sweetness and rounds out every sip. The whole process is beautifully simple — no cooking, no complicated technique, just a blender and a pitcher. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero label-reading stress; every ingredient is exactly what it looks like. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime and it's instantly the most popular thing on the table.
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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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