Pregnancy Friendly Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
Staying hydrated during pregnancy is genuinely important, and this blended drink makes it feel like a treat rather than a chore. Ripe watermelon and cool cucumber come together in a way that's refreshing without being overly sweet, while fresh basil adds a subtle herbal lift that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy. A squeeze of lime and a touch of honey round out the flavor, and because you're blending and straining everything yourself, you know exactly what's going in the glass — no artificial colors, no mystery sweeteners, nothing to second-guess. The straining step gives it that smooth, clean texture you'd expect from a good agua fresca, and it chills beautifully in the fridge so you can pour a glass whenever a craving hits. It's the kind of drink that works equally well at a summer gathering or just on a quiet afternoon when you need something cold and genuinely satisfying.
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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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