
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a well-made agua fresca, and this watermelon version with mint and lime is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. The blender method here is smart — mint leaves go in first with cold water so they break down completely, giving the whole drink a vivid, herbaceous backbone before the watermelon even hits the jar. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve pulls out all the pulp and fiber, leaving behind a gorgeous, clear pink liquid that looks almost too pretty to drink. A squeeze of fresh lime juice keeps everything bright and just a little tart, while optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. Because the recipe calls for seedless watermelon and every ingredient is naturally free of seeds and seed-derived additives, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. It's a genuinely crowd-pleasing drink that works as well for a backyard cookout as it does for a quiet afternoon on the porch.
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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.
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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