Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Ice-cold blended watermelon with fresh mint and lime. This is what summer tastes like in a glass.
Drinks · Prep 5 min · Serves 4 · Easy · By Tina · Published
Ingredients
- 500 g watermelon, cubed, seedless
- 8 leaves fresh mint
- 1 lime, juiced
- 200 ml cold water
- 1 tbsp honey, optional, if watermelon is not sweet
- ice, lots
The first time I had agua fresca at a taqueria in Mexico City, I wondered why we complicate drinks so much. It is literally fruit, water, and lime. And it is better than any fancy cocktail I have ever had.
This watermelon version is my summer essential. You blend watermelon with mint, lime juice, and a little cold water, strain it if you want it silky (I do not bother), and pour over ice. It is refreshing in a way that soda and juice can never be.
I make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge. It lasts about two days, assuming I do not drink it all in one.
Pro Tips
- Use the ripest, sweetest watermelon you can find. Taste it before blending.
- If the watermelon is not sweet enough, add a tablespoon of honey or simple syrup.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you want it smooth. Skip straining for a pulpier texture.
- Add the mint to the blender — it infuses the whole drink, not just the top.
Serving
Pour over lots of ice in tall glasses. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel. Add a splash of sparkling water for fizz, or a shot of tequila for adults-only mode.
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