Peanut Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
Summer in a glass doesn't get much more refreshing than this blended watermelon drink with cucumber, fresh basil, and a bright hit of lime. The combination sounds fancy but comes together in a blender with just a handful of real, whole ingredients — no powders, no mixes, no mystery additives to second-guess. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a silky, jewel-toned drink that looks stunning poured over ice. Honey brings a gentle sweetness you can dial up or down, and the basil adds an herby depth that makes this feel like something you'd order at a nice café. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this is the kind of recipe that's naturally worry-free — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout, a weekend brunch, or just a hot afternoon when you need something cold and beautiful to sip.
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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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