Rice Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
This blended drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to keep in your fridge all summer long. Juicy watermelon and cool cucumber come together with fresh basil, bright lime juice, and a touch of honey for a sip that feels genuinely refreshing — not just sweet. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you're left with a silky, clean liquid that's light and elegant in the glass. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. A little honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your taste, and an extra squeeze of lime can sharpen the whole flavor profile if you want more zing. Served over ice with a sprig of basil or a thin cucumber round, it looks like something from a fancy brunch spread but comes together with almost no effort. It's the kind of drink that makes plain water feel like a missed opportunity.
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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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