Paraben Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a cold glass of agua fresca on a warm day, and this watermelon-cucumber version is genuinely hard to put down. The combination of juicy watermelon, crisp English cucumber, and bright fresh mint creates a flavor that feels both cooling and lively, while a squeeze of lime and a touch of honey round everything out beautifully. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — real fruit, fresh herbs, a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of sea salt — so you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. That matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many bottled beverages and store-bought drink mixes. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, clean liquid that's nothing but pure, natural goodness. You can tweak the sweetness and tartness right before serving, making it easy to dial in exactly the flavor you want. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint, it looks just as stunning 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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