Paleo Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks hit as hard as a cold, fruit-forward agua fresca on a warm day, and this version layers watermelon, cucumber, and fresh mint into something genuinely refreshing. The lime juice brightens everything up while a touch of honey rounds out the sweetness without any refined sugar — keeping the whole thing clean and grain-free by nature. Everything gets blended smooth and then strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you end up with a silky, jewel-toned drink that looks as good as it tastes. Sea salt might seem like an odd addition, but it quietly amplifies the fruit flavors in a way that makes the whole glass more interesting. It's the kind of recipe that works equally well as a midday refresher, a mocktail for guests, or something to sip alongside a backyard cookout spread. Adjust the honey and lime to your taste before chilling, and don't skip the ice — it makes a real difference in how crisp and lively each sip feels.
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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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