Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a cold, fruit-forward agua fresca, and this version leans hard into peak-summer produce for something that tastes genuinely special. Watermelon and English cucumber blend into a pale pink liquid that's light, hydrating, and just sweet enough, with fresh mint and lime juice adding a bright lift that keeps every sip interesting. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scrutinizing every label and avoiding common trigger foods, and this recipe sidesteps those concerns entirely — every ingredient here is whole, simple, and easy to verify. Honey lets you dial the sweetness to your exact preference, and the fine-mesh straining step ensures a silky-smooth texture that's gentle and easy to drink. A quick chill in the fridge before serving pulls everything together, and the result is a pitcher drink that feels far more elevated than the effort involved. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked all summer long.
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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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