Pescatarian Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
This is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer finally showed up. Ripe watermelon and cool cucumber get blended together with fresh mint, bright lime juice, and a touch of honey, then strained into a pitcher of pure, jewel-toned refreshment. The fine-mesh straining step is what separates a truly silky agua fresca from a chunky smoothie — a little patience pressing the solids through pays off in a glass that's clean, light, and incredibly drinkable. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly sharpens every other flavor in the blend. You can dial the sweetness and tartness to your own taste before chilling, which means it comes out exactly right every single time. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime, it's as pretty as anything you'd order at a restaurant — and honestly, it's better.
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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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