Black Pepper 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. Fresh mint gets blended first with cold water until the liquid turns a vivid, almost electric green, which gives the whole drink a cool herbal backbone that plays beautifully against the bright acidity of fresh lime juice. The watermelon brings natural sweetness and that gorgeous pink color, and once everything is strained through a fine-mesh sieve, you're left with a silky, jewel-toned drink that looks as stunning as it tastes. A little drizzle of honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it, or skip it entirely if your watermelon is already perfectly ripe. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — no spice blends, no seasoning mixes, nothing that could sneak in unwanted heat — so it's a completely worry-free pour for anyone avoiding peppercorns or pepper-derived ingredients. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it honestly looks like something from a fancy brunch spot.

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