Seeds Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
This blender drink is the definition of warm-weather refreshment — cool, lightly sweet, and bright with fresh lime and mint in every sip. What makes it a great pick for anyone avoiding seeds is the combination of seedless watermelon and a fine-mesh straining step that removes all the pulp and any stray bits, leaving you with a beautifully clean, smooth drink. English cucumber adds a subtle, crisp depth that pairs perfectly with the watermelon without muddying the flavor. A touch of honey and sea salt round everything out, giving it that satisfying balance between sweet and tart that keeps you going back for another glass. You can tweak the honey and lime right before serving to get it exactly where you want it, which is a small detail that makes a big difference. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime, it looks as good as it tastes — the kind of thing you'd happily set out for guests without a second thought.
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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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