Gut Friendly Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a tall glass of watermelon agua fresca, and this version is as clean and vibrant as it gets. Blended with fresh mint, bright lime juice, a touch of honey, and just a pinch of sea salt, every sip is light, hydrating, and naturally sweet without any added sugars or artificial ingredients to worry about. The straining step is what makes it so smooth and easy on the digestive system — you get all the flavor of the fruit without the fibrous pulp, which is a small but meaningful detail for anyone keeping an eye on gut comfort. Watermelon itself is mostly water, making it a gentle, low-effort choice that won't weigh you down. The mint adds more than just freshness here; it brings a naturally soothing quality that pairs beautifully with the citrusy lime. This is the kind of drink you'll want to keep in a pitcher in the fridge all week — it's that easy and that good.
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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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