Pescatarian Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold glass of agua fresca, and this version takes things up a notch with fresh cucumber and fragrant basil alongside sweet, juicy watermelon. The combination sounds unexpected, but the cucumber adds a clean, cooling depth while the basil brings a subtle herbal note that makes every sip feel a little more special. A squeeze of lime and a touch of honey round everything out, giving you that perfect push and pull of tart and sweet. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully smooth, vibrant drink that looks just as good as it tastes. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all season long. Serve it over plenty of ice with a sprig of basil or a thin cucumber slice on the rim, and it's instantly the most refreshing thing on the table.
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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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