Xanthan Gum Free Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold glass of agua fresca, and this watermelon-mint version is genuinely refreshing from the very first sip. Juicy watermelon gets blended with bright lime juice, a touch of honey, and fresh mint leaves before being strained into a silky, vibrant drink that looks as good as it tastes. The fine-mesh straining step is what makes it feel polished — you get all that sweet, fruity flavor without any pulpy texture weighing it down. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly deepens the sweetness and makes every element pop. This is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers, so there's nothing to scrutinize on a label — just whole, simple ingredients doing all the work. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a restaurant.
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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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