MSG Free Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a cold glass of fresh watermelon agua fresca. This one layers in bright lime juice, fragrant mint, and just a touch of honey for natural sweetness that tastes like summer in a glass. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — real fruit, fresh herbs, citrus, and a pinch of sea salt — so there's absolutely nothing hidden to worry about. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought flavored drinks and drink mixes sneak in additives and flavor enhancers that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, you blend, strain, and pour — that's genuinely it. The fine-mesh straining step gives you a silky, restaurant-quality texture without any pulpy bits, and the result is refreshing in a way that feels almost effortless. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, and it's instantly the most impressive 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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