Capsaicin Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a well-made agua fresca, and this watermelon-cucumber version is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all summer long. Ripe watermelon and cool English cucumber get blended together with fresh mint, bright lime juice, and a touch of honey, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned drink that tastes like pure hydration. The fine-mesh straining step is what sets this apart from a smoothie — it gives you a clean, light sip rather than anything thick or pulpy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of capsaicin, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out; the recipe just works as written. A pinch of sea salt quietly deepens all the flavors without calling attention to itself, and the honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime, it looks gorgeous on a table and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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