Dairy Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a cold glass of watermelon agua fresca, and this version takes things up a notch with bright lime juice and fresh mint blended right in. The mint gets blitzed with cold water first so every sip carries that cool, herbal note all the way through rather than just floating on top. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-pink drink that looks as stunning as it tastes. Because it's built entirely from fruit, citrus, herbs, and water, there's nothing to second-guess here — no hidden dairy, no label-reading required. A little drizzle of honey is completely optional, so you can keep it as light or as lightly sweet as you like. Served over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, this is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration.
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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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