Citric Acid Free Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of something cold, sweet, and just a little herbal. This blended watermelon drink gets its brightness from fresh lime juice and a handful of mint leaves, with a touch of honey rounding out the sweetness in the most natural way. The whole thing comes together in a blender and gets strained into a pitcher, so the texture is silky smooth and completely refreshing. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, the challenge with fruity drinks is often the hidden additives lurking in store-bought juices, flavored waters, and commercial mixes — this recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients. Fresh watermelon does the heavy lifting here, delivering that juicy, summery flavor without any processed preservatives or mystery acids. A pinch of sea salt quietly amplifies every other flavor in the glass, and the optional mint sprigs and lime wedges make it feel genuinely special when you pour it over ice. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make in a big batch and keep in the fridge all week.

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