Coconut Free Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot summer afternoon quite like a cold glass of agua fresca. This version blends juicy watermelon with fresh mint, bright lime juice, a touch of honey, and a pinch of sea salt for a drink that's refreshing, lightly sweet, and just complex enough to feel special. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you that silky, smooth texture you'd find at a great taqueria — no pulpy sips, just pure, clean flavor. The honey rounds out the tartness from the lime without making things cloying, and the mint adds a cool, herbal lift that makes every glass feel like a little luxury. Many store-bought fruit drinks and flavored waters sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived sweeteners, so making this at home means you know exactly what's in the pitcher. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on a table but comes together with almost no effort — just blend, strain, pour, and enjoy.
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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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