Pistachio Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
This drink is pure 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 out the flavors, giving you that perfect balance of bright and sweet without anything feeling heavy. The whole thing gets blended smooth and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what ends up in your pitcher is silky, vibrant, and completely pulp-free. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table with almost zero effort — just a few basil sprigs or cucumber slices to finish it off. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely worry-free option since every single ingredient is a whole, simple food with no hidden additives or shared-facility concerns to stress over. Make a big batch, keep it chilled, and pour it over ice whenever the heat hits — it disappears fast.
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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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