Emulsifier Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
This drink is the definition of summer in a glass — cool, bright, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without tipping into dessert territory. Watermelon and cucumber do most of the heavy lifting here, blending into a silky, pale-pink liquid that tastes genuinely refreshing rather than artificially flavored. Fresh mint and a squeeze of lime add a little lift, while a touch of honey and a pinch of sea salt round everything out in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. Because the whole thing is strained through a fine-mesh sieve, you end up with a beautifully clear, smooth drink — no thickeners, no stabilizers, nothing processed. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, which makes this a great option when you're trying to avoid the additives and emulsifiers that sneak into so many store-bought beverages and drink mixes. You can dial the sweetness and tartness to your own taste before chilling, so it's easy to make it exactly right for your crowd. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime, and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a fancy café.
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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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