Pork Free 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 silky, jewel-toned drink that's as beautiful as it is refreshing. The fine-mesh straining step is what sets this apart from a basic smoothie, giving you that clean, light texture you'd find at a great taqueria or street cart. A tiny bit of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it rounds out the sweetness and makes every sip taste more alive. This is naturally free from any meat-based ingredients, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just wholesome, plant-based refreshment from start to finish. Serve it over plenty of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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