Celery Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold, jewel-bright glass of watermelon agua fresca. This version layers fresh mint and lime juice into the blend from the very start, so every sip carries a cooling herbal lift alongside that sweet, juicy watermelon flavor. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, giving you a silky, clear pink liquid that looks almost too pretty to drink — almost. A little optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your exact taste, which is a small touch that makes a real difference. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of anything that could cause concern for celery-sensitive drinkers, you can pour freely without scanning labels or second-guessing restaurant menus. It's the kind of refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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