Xanthan Gum Free Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of summer quite like a tall glass of this blended watermelon refresher. Fresh watermelon gets blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, a pinch of salt, and just enough sugar to let the fruit shine — nothing more, nothing less. Straining out the pulp gives you a silky-smooth, deeply pink drink that looks stunning and tastes even better. For anyone navigating thickeners and stabilizers hiding in store-bought beverages, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is. The pinch of salt is a small but brilliant touch that amplifies the natural sweetness of the melon without making it taste salty. Serve it straight over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim 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
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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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