Yeast Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
This blended drink is the definition of summer in a glass — cool, bright, and impossibly refreshing. Ripe watermelon and crisp English cucumber get blended together with fresh mint, lime juice, and a touch of honey, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth sip that feels almost fancy with zero effort. Because it's built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, and natural sweeteners, there's no need to scan labels for hidden fermented ingredients or additives — everything here is exactly what it looks like. The fine-mesh straining step is worth every second; it gives the finished drink a clean, restaurant-quality texture that's a world away from a chunky smoothie. A little sea salt in the blend might sound unexpected, but it quietly amplifies the sweetness of the watermelon and ties the whole thing together. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, and it's the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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