Pescatarian Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold glass of agua fresca, and this watermelon version is genuinely hard to put down. Fresh watermelon gets blended with bright mint, tangy lime juice, a touch of honey, and a pinch of sea salt — then strained into a pitcher for that perfectly smooth, refreshing sip. The honey adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the fruit, while the salt quietly sharpens every other flavor in the glass. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the small step that takes this from a smoothie to something that feels almost restaurant-worthy. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a pitcher, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for backyard gatherings, brunches, or just a hot afternoon at home. Serve it over plenty of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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