Brazil Nut Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
This blended drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all summer long. Juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and fragrant fresh basil come together in a way that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected — bright, herby, and just sweet enough from a touch of honey and fresh lime juice. Everything gets blended smooth and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what ends up in your glass is silky, vibrant, and beautifully clear. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, built entirely from fresh produce, herbs, and pantry staples you can easily verify yourself — no label-reading stress required. The honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your exact taste, and a squeeze more lime can sharpen things up if you want a little extra zing. Served over ice with a sprig of basil or a few thin cucumber slices, it looks like something from a fancy brunch spot but comes together with almost no effort at all.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 1 medium english cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1–2 tbsp honey, or to taste
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh basil sprigs or thin cucumber slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes, chopped cucumber, basil leaves, lime juice, honey, salt, and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer in batches, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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