Pescatarian 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 — bright pink, crystal clear, and bursting with fresh flavor. The trick of blending the mint with water first ensures every sip carries that cool, herbal note without any bitter green flecks making it through. Fresh lime juice cuts through the natural sweetness of the watermelon beautifully, and a little optional honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is what gives this drink its gorgeous, jewel-toned clarity — it's the step that separates a truly polished agua fresca from a smoothie. This is the kind of drink that looks like you put in serious effort, but the whole process is refreshingly simple. It fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle since every ingredient is entirely plant-based, with no hidden animal products to second-guess. Serve it over plenty of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table.

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