Macadamia Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
This drink is summer in a glass — sweet watermelon, cool cucumber, and fragrant basil come together in a way that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected. A squeeze of fresh lime and a touch of honey round everything out, giving you that perfect balance of bright and lightly sweet without tipping into sugary territory. The whole thing gets blended smooth and strained, so what ends up in your pitcher is a silky, jewel-toned agua fresca that looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a big batch of in the fridge all week long. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so you can serve it to a crowd without a second thought. Garnish with a sprig of basil or a few thin cucumber slices and it's honestly impressive enough for a backyard party or a lazy afternoon on the porch.
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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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