Spice Free Mint & Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, pink, and refreshing. This agua fresca is built on ripe watermelon, bright lime juice, and fresh mint — nothing more, nothing less — making it a natural fit for anyone avoiding spices in their food and drinks. The blending technique here is smart: mint goes into the blender first with cold water so it breaks down completely, giving you that vivid green infusion before the watermelon ever touches it. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve pulls out the pulp and leaves behind a beautifully clear, jewel-toned liquid that looks as good as it tastes. A little honey is entirely optional, so you can keep it as clean and simple as you like. Serve it over a generous pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it's instantly the most impressive thing on the table.
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4 servings
- 8 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ medium watermelon)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 cup cold water
- 1–2 tbsp honey, or to taste (optional)
For serving
- 4 cups ice cubes, for serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- 4 lime wheels or wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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