Artificial Flavors Free Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
There is something almost magical about a drink this refreshing that comes together with nothing but real, whole ingredients. Fresh watermelon brings natural sweetness, while bright lime juice and cool mint leaves give every sip a lively, garden-fresh kick. A touch of honey and a pinch of sea salt round out the flavor in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated for something so simple. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth drink with none of the pulpy texture — just pure, clean flavor. When you're trying to avoid artificial flavors, store-bought fruit drinks can be a minefield of mystery additives and synthetic "natural flavors," but every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime, and it looks as stunning as anything you'd order at a restaurant. This is the kind of drink that makes summer feel like it's doing its job.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup cold water
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes, mint leaves, lime juice, honey, cold water, and sea salt to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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