Pork Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this refreshing blend of juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and fragrant fresh basil. The lime juice adds a bright, citrusy backbone while honey lets you dial in exactly the right level of sweetness — no guesswork, no artificial anything. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth drink that looks as stunning as it tastes, especially with a sprig of basil or a thin cucumber slice draped over the rim. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived additives, so there's zero label-reading stress — just pure, wholesome fruit and herbs. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a backyard party pitcher or a quiet afternoon treat, and it comes together with almost no effort at all. Make a big batch, keep it chilled, and watch it disappear faster than you expect.
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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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