Tree Nut Free Cucumber-Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a cold glass of something fruity, herby, and just a little tart. This agua fresca blends juicy watermelon and crisp English cucumber into a beautifully refreshing base, then layers in fresh basil and bright lime juice for a flavor combination that feels both unexpected and completely natural together. A touch of honey rounds out the sweetness without overpowering the fresh ingredients, and a pinch of sea salt quietly ties everything together. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what ends up in your glass is silky smooth and deeply vibrant in color. Because it's built entirely from whole fruits, herbs, and pantry staples, there's zero concern about hidden nut-based additives or cross-contamination from processed ingredients. You can adjust the honey and lime to your exact taste before chilling, which makes it easy to nail the balance every single time. Serve it over ice with a sprig of basil or a few thin cucumber slices, and it looks just as good as it tastes.
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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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