Walnut Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of summer quite like a tall, frosty glass of watermelon agua fresca. Fresh watermelon gets blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, a pinch of salt, and just enough sugar to let the fruit shine — then strained into a pitcher for that perfectly smooth, vibrant sip. The result is light, refreshing, and naturally beautiful in color without any artificial anything. Since it's built entirely from whole fruit and pantry staples, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table here — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. It comes together in minutes and scales up effortlessly, making it ideal for backyard gatherings or a quiet afternoon treat. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime and it honestly looks like something from a restaurant menu.
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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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