Turkey Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of watermelon agua fresca. This one is bright, lightly sweet, and balanced with a squeeze of fresh lime and just a pinch of salt that makes every sip taste more alive. The whole thing comes together in a blender and strainer — no cooking, no complicated technique, just pure fruit flavor in a glass. Since watermelon is naturally the star here, there's nothing to swap or worry about; every ingredient on the list is exactly what it sounds like. The touch of sugar is adjustable, so if your watermelon is already bursting with sweetness, you can dial it back or skip the second tablespoon entirely. Serve it over ice with a lime wedge on the rim and it's instantly the most refreshing 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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