Chicken Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca

Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and impossibly refreshing. This agua fresca blends ripe watermelon with bright lime juice and fresh mint for a drink that tastes like summer in a glass — light, fragrant, and just sweet enough. The trick of blending the mint with cold water first ensures that herbal flavor is fully extracted before the watermelon even hits the blender, giving every sip a clean, aromatic depth you won't get from simply tossing everything in at once. Straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve pulls out the pulp and leaves behind a beautifully clear, jewel-toned liquid that looks as stunning as it tastes. A touch of honey is entirely optional, because truly ripe watermelon rarely needs the help. It's naturally free of any animal proteins, making it an effortless fit for anyone avoiding poultry without having to swap a single ingredient or second-guess a label. Serve it over a mountain of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it's the kind of drink that disappears from the pitcher before you've even sat down.

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