Sunny Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca

When the afternoon heat hits and you need something refreshing without any fuss, this watermelon-lime agua fresca is your best friend. It comes together in minutes with just a blender and a strainer, and the bright citrus cuts right through the sweetness of the melon in the most satisfying way. Make a big batch, keep it cold in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expect.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 6 cups seedless watermelon cubes (about half a small watermelon)
• 3 cups cold water
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar, plus more to taste
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 4 slices lime, for garnish

Directions

1. Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
2. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer set over a large pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the pulp.
3. Add the cold water, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, and sea salt to the pitcher and stir well until the sugar fully dissolves.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime juice to your liking, adding sugar one teaspoon at a time if needed.
5. Add the ice cubes directly to the pitcher and stir once more to chill everything together.
6. Pour into tall glasses over additional ice, garnish each with a lime slice, and serve immediately.

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