Beef Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca

Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a well-made agua fresca, and this watermelon version is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all summer long. The trick here is blending the mint leaves with cold water first, which coaxes out every bit of that bright, herbal flavor before the watermelon even enters the picture. A generous pour of fresh lime juice cuts through the sweetness and gives the whole drink a lively, citrusy backbone that keeps it from tasting like a dessert. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is what separates a truly elegant agua fresca from a smoothie — the result is a clear, jewel-toned pink liquid that looks as good as it tastes. A touch of honey is entirely optional, because ripe watermelon brings plenty of natural sweetness on its own. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, this is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Completely plant-based and free from any animal proteins, it's a crowd-pleasing pitcher drink that works for virtually every guest at the table.

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