Barley Free Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of this blush-pink, ice-cold refresher. Ripe watermelon gets blended with fresh mint, bright lime juice, a touch of honey, and a pinch of sea salt before being strained into a silky, pulp-free drink that looks as stunning as it tastes. The mint adds a cool, herbal lift that keeps every sip from feeling too sweet, while the lime juice sharpens everything into something genuinely craveable. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole fruits, fresh herbs, and pantry staples, it's naturally free from grains and grain-derived additives — no label-reading required. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve is the small step that takes it from smoothie territory to something elegant enough to serve at a backyard gathering or weekend brunch. Garnish with extra mint sprigs and lime wedges and it's practically a centerpiece in a glass.
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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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