Paleo Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a tall glass of something cold, fruity, and refreshing — and this blended watermelon drink absolutely delivers. Fresh watermelon, bright lime juice, a handful of mint, and a touch of honey come together in a way that feels almost too easy for how impressive the result tastes. Honey steps in as the natural sweetener here, keeping things grain-free and refined sugar-free without sacrificing any of that lightly sweet balance. The fine-mesh straining step is what sets this apart from a chunky smoothie — you get a silky, beautifully clear drink that looks like something from a fancy restaurant. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it subtly amplifies every other flavor in the glass. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, and it's genuinely hard to believe something this good came together in under five minutes.
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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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