Rice Free 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 make on repeat all summer long. Juicy watermelon and cool English cucumber get blended together with fresh mint, bright lime juice, a touch of honey, and a pinch of sea salt — then strained into a pitcher of pure, chilled bliss. The fine-mesh straining step is what sets this apart from a smoothie, giving you a silky, light drink that's clean and crisp rather than thick or heavy. Honey keeps the sweetness natural and adjustable, so you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet your watermelon already is. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, it looks like something from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in minutes with nothing but a blender and a strainer. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden fillers to worry about. It's the kind of drink that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're pouring into your glass.
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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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