Seeds Free Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(21)

Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of this blush-pink, ice-cold refresher. Juicy watermelon blends with bright lime juice, fresh mint, a touch of honey, and a pinch of sea salt to create something that tastes like summer in a glass. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you end up with a silky-smooth, pulp-free drink that's as beautiful as it is thirst-quenching. Because the recipe calls for seedless watermelon and skips any seed-based ingredients entirely, it's naturally free from the concerns that can make store-bought drinks or flavored beverages tricky to navigate. Honey steps in as a gentle sweetener that ties the flavors together without overpowering the fruit, and the pinch of salt quietly amplifies every sip. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge for a presentation that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot — no effort required.

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Ingredients

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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