Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
This blended drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to keep in your fridge all summer long. Ripe watermelon and cool cucumber come together in a way that feels genuinely refreshing rather than just sweet, and the fresh basil adds an herbal lift that makes it taste far more sophisticated than the effort involved. A squeeze of lime and a pinch of sea salt sharpen everything up beautifully, while a touch of honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. The whole thing gets strained to a silky, pulp-free finish that's light and clean on the palate. This kind of drink fits naturally into a plant-forward, whole-ingredient approach to eating — it's built entirely from fresh produce, a drizzle of honey, and nothing processed or artificial. Serve it over ice with a sprig of basil tucked into the glass and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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