Pregnancy Friendly Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Staying hydrated during pregnancy can feel like a chore when plain water gets old fast, and this vibrant blended drink makes it genuinely something to look forward to. Ripe watermelon and cool English cucumber blend into a refreshing base that's naturally light and hydrating, while fresh mint and a squeeze of lime brighten every sip. A touch of honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, and the fine-mesh straining step gives you a silky-smooth, pulp-free drink that feels almost fancy. There are no artificial additives or mystery ingredients to second-guess — just whole, recognizable foods you can feel good about. It's the kind of drink that looks gorgeous in a pitcher for a slow weekend morning or a warm afternoon when you need something cold and satisfying without any caffeine. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a sprig of mint and you've got a little moment of refreshment that's as nourishing as it is delicious.
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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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