
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold glass of agua fresca, and this watermelon version is genuinely hard to put down. Fresh mint gets blended first with cold water until the liquid turns a vivid green, then watermelon and lime juice join the party for a result that's bright, cooling, and just a little herbaceous in the best way. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-pink drink — no pulpy texture, just clean, refreshing flavor in every sip. A drizzle of honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your liking, though the watermelon is often sweet enough on its own. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of soy, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden additives to worry about — just whole fruit, fresh citrus, and herbs. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning in a pitcher on the table and tastes even better than it looks, especially poured over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of mint tucked in for good measure.
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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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