Mustard 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 stunning — both in flavor and in that vivid, jewel-toned pink color. Fresh mint gets blended first with cold water until the liquid turns bright green, then watermelon and lime juice join the party for a result that's floral, tart, and refreshing all at once. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth, clear drink rather than a thick smoothie, which is exactly what you want when you're pouring over a tall glass of ice. A little honey stirred in at the end lets you dial the sweetness to your exact preference, or skip it entirely if the watermelon is already doing its job. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy cookouts where hidden ingredients can sneak into nearly every dish, having a crowd-pleasing drink this clean and simple is a genuine relief — every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like. Serve it straight from a chilled pitcher with lime wheels and fresh mint sprigs, and it will disappear faster than you made it.

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