Nightshade Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca

Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a well-made agua fresca, and this watermelon version is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh mint gets blended first with cold water until the liquid turns a vivid green, which gives the whole drink a cool, herbal backbone that balances the natural sweetness of the watermelon beautifully. A generous pour of fresh lime juice keeps everything bright and just a little tart, and a touch of honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. The mixture gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what ends up in your glass is a clear, jewel-toned pink drink that looks as stunning as it tastes. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero substitutions or label-reading — every single ingredient is naturally in the clear. It's elegant enough to serve at a backyard gathering over ice with lime wheels and mint sprigs, but honestly easy enough to blend up on a Tuesday afternoon just for yourself.

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