Red Meat Allergy Friendly Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and built entirely from fruit and pantry staples, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Fresh watermelon gets blended smooth, strained to silky perfection, and brightened with a squeeze of lime and just a pinch of salt that makes every sip pop. It's naturally free from any animal-derived ingredients, which means it fits effortlessly into a wide range of dietary needs — including those managing sensitivities to red meat and related proteins — without any substitutions required. The small amount of sugar is adjustable, so you can dial the sweetness up or down depending on how ripe your watermelon is. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a strainer, making it an ideal option for backyard gatherings, hot afternoons, or whenever you need something cold and crowd-pleasing fast. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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