Turkey Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
This blended drink is the definition of summer in a glass — cool, lightly sweet, and impossibly refreshing with every sip. Ripe watermelon and crisp English cucumber get blended together with fresh mint, bright lime juice, and a touch of honey, then strained into a silky, pulp-free agua fresca that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. The fine-mesh straining step is what sets this apart from a basic smoothie, giving you that clean, almost jewel-toned liquid that pours beautifully over ice. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly amplifies the sweetness of the watermelon without making the drink taste savory. Everything here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any meat or poultry — just whole fruits, herbs, and pantry staples working together in the best possible way. It's endlessly adjustable too; a little extra honey or a squeeze more lime at the end lets you dial in exactly the balance you want before serving.
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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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