Brazil Nut Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold glass of agua fresca, and this watermelon version is genuinely hard to put down. Fresh mint gets blended first with cold water until the liquid turns a vivid green, then watermelon and lime juice join the party for a result that's bright, cooling, and just a little herbaceous in the best possible way. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-pink drink that looks as stunning as it tastes. A touch of honey is entirely optional — ripe watermelon brings plenty of natural sweetness on its own. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no label-reading anxiety or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it's the kind of thing guests will ask you to make again before they've even finished the first glass.
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4 servings
- 8 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ medium watermelon)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 cup cold water
- 1–2 tbsp honey, or to taste (optional)
For serving
- 4 cups ice cubes, for serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- 4 lime wheels or wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the mint leaves in the blender. Add the cold water and blend on high for 20 seconds, until the mint is fully broken down and the water is bright green.
- 2
Add the watermelon cubes and lime juice to the blender. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible chunks.
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