BHA & BHT Free Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold glass of watermelon agua fresca, and this version is as fresh and vibrant as it gets. Ripe watermelon gets blended with bright lime juice, a touch of honey, and a handful of fresh mint, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth, deeply refreshing drink. The whole thing comes together in just a few minutes with nothing but real, whole ingredients — no artificial preservatives, no synthetic antioxidants, no label-reading required. That matters more than you might think, since many store-bought fruit drinks and flavored beverages quietly contain BHA or BHT to extend shelf life. Making it at home means you know exactly what's in the glass. A pinch of sea salt rounds out the sweetness and makes every sip taste just a little more alive. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table.
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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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