Legume 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. The combination of juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and bright fresh mint creates a flavor that's light and layered without being complicated. A squeeze of lime and a touch of honey round everything out, giving you that perfect balance of sweet and tart in every sip. Everything gets blended smooth and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so the final drink is silky and clean with no pulpy texture to deal with. Since it's built entirely from whole fruits, fresh herbs, and pantry staples, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no legumes, no fillers, just real ingredients you can see and taste. It's easy to dial in to your own preference, too; a little extra honey or an extra squeeze of lime before serving makes it entirely yours. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a sprig of mint and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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