Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a glass of cold, blush-pink agua fresca on a warm day, and this watermelon version delivers that satisfaction with just a handful of clean, simple ingredients. The base is fresh seedless watermelon blended with mint, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of sea salt — nothing processed, nothing hidden, nothing that raises red flags for people managing a sensitive esophagus. That short, recognizable ingredient list is exactly what makes this drink such a reliable go-to when so many flavored beverages and store-bought drinks are loaded with additives and preservatives that can be hard to tolerate. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth liquid that's gentle to sip and easy on the throat. The honey rounds out the tartness from the lime while the mint keeps every sip feeling bright and cool. It comes together in just a few minutes and looks genuinely beautiful served over ice with a sprig of mint — simple enough for an everyday drink, pretty enough for a gathering.

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