Barley Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot summer afternoon quite like a cold, fruit-forward agua fresca. This version blends juicy watermelon with crisp English cucumber, bright lime juice, and a generous handful of fresh mint into something that tastes almost impossibly refreshing. A drizzle of honey rounds out the sweetness without overpowering the natural fruit flavor, and a pinch of sea salt quietly ties everything together. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what ends up in your glass is silky-smooth and beautifully clear — no pulpy texture, just pure, vibrant flavor. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what you're actually drinking. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, and it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you might want to make a double batch.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 1 medium english cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1–2 tbsp honey, or to taste
- 1 cup cold water
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the watermelon cubes, chopped cucumber, mint leaves, lime juice, honey, cold water, and sea salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer in batches, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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