Nitrate & Nitrite 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, then ripe watermelon and bright lime juice join the party for a flavor combination that's sweet, citrusy, and just a little herbal in the best possible way. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-pink drink that looks as stunning as it tastes. A touch of honey is optional and easy to dial in to your own preference, so the sweetness is always exactly right. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh fruit, citrus, herbs, and water — there's no need to squint at a label or wonder what's hiding in a store-bought mix. It's naturally free of any cured or processed additives, which makes it a genuinely clean, crowd-pleasing option for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their glass. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it's practically a party on its own.

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