Sesame Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this. Ripe watermelon and cool cucumber blend into a drink that's refreshing, lightly sweet, and just a little herbal from the fresh basil — it's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all season long. A squeeze of lime and a pinch of sea salt sharpen every sip, while a touch of honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. The whole thing gets strained smooth, so the texture is clean and elegant rather than pulpy. For anyone navigating sesame-free eating, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient is a whole food with zero hidden additives or blended seasonings to second-guess. It comes together in one blender, chills quickly, and looks stunning poured over ice with a sprig of basil or a thin cucumber round on the rim. Serve it at a backyard gathering or just pour yourself a tall glass on a hot afternoon — either way, 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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