Pork Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall, ice-cold glass of this blended watermelon refresher. Fresh watermelon gets blended with cold water, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth texture that's light, hydrating, and just a little bit fancy without any real effort. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt bring out the natural sweetness of the fruit in a way that makes every sip taste brighter and more complex than you'd expect from such a short ingredient list. You can adjust the sugar to taste depending on how sweet your watermelon is, which means this recipe works beautifully all season long. It comes together in minutes and is completely free of any animal-derived ingredients, so it's a crowd-pleasing option for just about any gathering. Serve it straight from the pitcher over ice with a lime wedge on the rim, and watch it disappear faster than you made it.
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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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