Low Iodine 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 sweet watermelon, cool cucumber, and bright fresh mint creates a flavor that feels both vibrant and effortlessly light. A squeeze of lime and a touch of honey round everything out, giving you that perfect balance of tart and sweet without any fuss. For anyone managing iodine intake, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is a whole, fresh, plant-based food with no processed additives, dairy, or seafood to worry about. The fine-mesh straining step is what sets this apart from a basic smoothie, leaving you with a silky, jewel-toned drink that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. It comes together in minutes and chills quickly, making it an easy go-to when you want something beautiful and genuinely thirst-quenching.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed.
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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