Citric Acid Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca

Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a cold glass of watermelon agua fresca, and this version layers in bright fresh mint and real lime juice for something that tastes genuinely special. The blender method here is clever — mint goes in first with cold water so it breaks down completely, giving the final drink that vivid, herbaceous backbone without any grassy bitterness. Everything gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what ends up in your glass is a silky, clear pink liquid that looks almost too pretty to drink. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, the sourness here comes entirely from fresh-squeezed lime juice rather than the processed additive that sneaks into so many packaged beverages and drink mixes. A touch of honey can be stirred in to balance the tartness, but the watermelon itself brings plenty of natural sweetness on its own. It's the kind of drink that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a crowd — just scale up the batch and keep the pitcher cold until you're ready to pour.

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