Sunset Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca

There is nothing quite like a tall glass of homemade agua fresca on a sweltering afternoon — it is light, refreshing, and endlessly sippable. This version layers sweet seedless watermelon with zippy fresh lime juice and just a whisper of honey for balance. It comes together in minutes and looks absolutely stunning in a glass pitcher for backyard gatherings or lazy weekend lunches.

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

Ingredients

• 6 cups seedless watermelon chunks (about 1 small watermelon)
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4-5 limes)
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
• 2 cups cold water
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 4 slices lime rounds for garnish

Directions

1. Add the watermelon chunks 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 with a spoon to extract all the juice — discard the pulp.
3. Add the fresh lime juice, lime zest, honey, cold water, and sea salt to the pitcher and stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime juice to your liking, adding a little more honey if the watermelon was not very sweet.
5. Fill four tall glasses with ice and pour the agua fresca over the top, dividing evenly.
6. Garnish each glass with a lime round on the rim and serve immediately, or refrigerate the pitcher for up to 2 days and stir before serving.

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