Sesame 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 light and complex, with lime juice and a touch of honey rounding everything out beautifully. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, clean drink that looks stunning poured over ice. Because it's built entirely from whole fruits, fresh herbs, and pantry staples, there's zero guesswork about hidden allergens — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. A quick taste before chilling lets you dial in the sweet-tart balance exactly the way you like it, which is one of those small kitchen moments that makes homemade drinks so satisfying. Serve it with mint sprigs and lime wedges for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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